The second national stage of the international Teens in AI hackathon was held in Ukraine, involving 97 countries.
Ten teams of teenagers developed innovative solutions on how artificial intelligence can tackle global issues—ranging from debunking medical myths to improving access to education for all. Participants came from all over Ukraine, from Lviv to Kharkiv.
«Artificial intelligence is not a thing of the future; it is our present. Technology is integrating into every sector, helping to solve issues in education, healthcare, and more. The key is not just to observe but to create our own innovations in Ukraine. The Teens in AI hackathon is a platform for our youth to make meaningful changes», said Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science, and Technology Mykhailo Fedorov.
The teams presented projects aimed at epidemic prediction, improving access to education in remote areas, mental health support for students, and text-to-speech solutions for visually impaired individuals.
In the week leading up to the hackathon, participants attended workshops and lectures, gaining insights from experts in artificial intelligence, programming, and design.
«This hackathon proved once again that participants not only generate ideas but create products aimed at enhancing education and addressing social issues. The depth of approach by the winners was impressive, integrating elements of gender equality and combating misinformation», noted the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of UkraineDmytro Zahorodniy.
The winners included:
- HARBOUR SEALS from the «Lyceum of New Learning Technologies» in Kropyvnytskyi. Their project Equilla detects gender discrimination and misinformation in social media posts, offering alternative comments.
- PL_KPI from the Polytechnic Lyceum of KPI. They created the EmoPuzzle platform for children with autism, helping users understand emotions and express feelings.
- Inferno from the «Scientific Change» Lyceum in Kyiv. Their Pure Mind platform allows users to create notes based on videos from the «All-Ukrainian School Online» and includes voice support features.
The Equilla project will advance to the international stage of the hackathon, competing with teams from 97 countries.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and the Lviv IT Cluster with the support of TechMagic as part of the international Teens in AI hackathon.