Explore Outlook.Ai: Pioneering the 'AI Innovations for UN SDG Challenges' Contest!
Join us in this transformative initiative, Presented by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology and Outlook Group, Gold Sponsor GLA University, Associate Sponsor VIPS, Powered by ICARE, Technology partner Edisapp, and Knowledge partner Global Academic Forum. Unleash the potential of India's bright minds as they propose cutting-edge AI solutions to address both local and global challenges outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Contest Objective
Participants will use AI tools to generate an article that discusses a concept for an AI-based solution to a local community problem, linking the solution to the attainment of a specific UN SDG.
About the Contest
This competition is a platform for young innovators to develop AI-driven solutions that contribute to one or more of the 17 UN SDGs. The challenge is to identify a local problem that aligns with a chosen SDG and propose an AI solution that can make a tangible impact.
Eligibility
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Open to students of classes 8 to 12 from all educational boards across India.
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Students can participate individually, in pairs, or in teams of up to three members.
Methodology
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Issue and SDG Selection
Select a local issue and an associated UN SDG.
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AI Writing Tools
Employ AI writing assistance tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Claude etc, to research about the problems and solutions, draft the article, ensuring it articulates the problem, proposed AI solution, and expected outcomes.
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Critical Analysis
The article should include analysis of the problem, the proposed AI solution's methodology, and its potential impact.
Submission Details
- 1. Format: Participants must submit a concept paper in PDF format.
- 2. Application Deadline: 15 January 2024
- 3. Submission Deadline: 31 January 2024
- 4. Award Ceremony: Date to be announced
Content Requirements
(Format to be shared in word doc)
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Introduction to the chosen SDG and the local problem.
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Detailed description of the proposed AI solution.
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Plan for the practical application of the solution.
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Analysis of potential benefits and challenges.
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AI Tool Proof: Append screenshots showing the use of AI tools for research and writing at the end of the concept paper.
Evaluation Criteria
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Submissions will be judged based on the following criteria
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Alignment with the selected UN SDG.
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Innovation and practicality of the AI solution.
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Depth of research and quality of analysis.
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Clarity, coherence, and presentation of the concept paper.
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Effective use of AI tools, as evidenced by appended screenshots.
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Originality and relevance of AI tool usage prompts.
Prizes and Recognition
- Top 100 Teams: Citation, 6-month digital subscription to Outlook, and a 3-month physical copy subscription for their schools.
- Top 25 Schools: Above rewards, plus a winner's certificate, a 12-month digital subscription, school recognition in Outlook magazine, and a 12-month physical subscription.
- Top 5 Schools: All the above, plus a winner's trophy and feature of the winning paper in Outlook magazine.
- Top 3 Schools: Subscription to Edisapp Ai Powered School ERP and Edpride Ai Powered School Website Builder free for 6 months.
The United Nations Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs)
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. Here are the 17 SDGs:
- No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
- Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
- Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
- Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
- Clean Water and Sanitation: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
- Affordable and Clean Energy: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
- Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation.
- Reduced Inequalities: Reduce income inequality within and among countries.
- Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
- Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
- Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
- Life Below Water: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
- Life on Land: Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.
- Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
- Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
These goals provide a blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all and are crucial for guiding development policies and practices globally.
FAQs
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What is the 'AI Innovations for UN SDG
Challenges' contest?
- This contest invites students from classes 8 to 12 across India to develop AI-driven solutions that address local problems in alignment with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
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Who can participate in this contest?
- The contest is open to students of classes 8 to 12 from any educational board in India. Participants can enter individually, in pairs, or in teams of up to three members.
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How can I register for the contest?
- You can register through the Outlook registration portal. Direct links to the portal are available on the contest microsite.
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What is the deadline for submitting the concept
paper?
- The submission deadline for the concept paper is 31 January 2024.
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What should the concept paper include?
- The concept paper should introduce the chosen UN SDG and local problem, provide a detailed description of the proposed AI solution, a plan for its practical application, an analysis of potential benefits and challenges, and include screenshots showing the use of AI tools.
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What are the evaluation criteria for the
contest?
- Submissions will be evaluated based on their alignment with the selected UN SDG, the innovation and practicality of the AI solution, depth of research and analysis, clarity and coherence of presentation, effective use of AI tools, and originality of AI tool usage prompts.
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Are there any specific AI tools we should
use?
- There are no specific requirements for AI tools; you may use any AI writing or research tool that aids in developing your concept paper.
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Can our school submit multiple entries?
- Yes, schools can submit multiple entries, but each student can be part of only one submission (either individually or as part of a team).
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How will the winners be announced?
- Winners will be announced at the award ceremony, the date of which will be communicated later. Updates will also be posted on the contest microsite and through Outlook’s digital channels.
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