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Seoul AI Foundation wraps up 'AI City Mission' youth experience event with 3,430 cumulative participants

AIOctober 29, 20261 min read

The Seoul AI Foundation held a youth event called 'AI City Mission' with the Mangwu Youth Center. More than 3,430 people took part in total. Students learned about AI through games, quizzes, and hands-on activities.

What happened

The Seoul AI Foundation and the Mangwu Youth Center ran a hands-on AI event for young people called 'AI City Mission: Save the Future City!' The event was made for students from upper elementary school to high school. It had AI experiences, classes, and shows. A science creator known as 'Exo Ssaem' gave a talk about how AI and robots will change our future. About 300 students and citizens came to the talk.

Key numbers and facts

More than 3,430 people took part in total.
About 300 people joined the 'AI Ethics Golden Bell' quiz contest, which was held twice.
The last 14 players in each round received awards. Winners got the 'AI Ethics Master', 'AI Ethics Excellence', or 'AI Ethics Challenge' prize.
An AI drawing contest gave awards to 3 winners.
Four free AI zones let visitors try things on the spot without booking.

Activities for students

Students took on the role of 'AI Mission Agents' who work to save the future city. They made AI characters and theme songs, found clues in deepfake videos and fake news, and controlled a four-legged robot and battle robots. They also talked with a humanoid robot to explore future careers. Five youth centers in the northeast of Seoul ran six booths outdoors.

Why it matters

Young people are growing up with AI all around them. This event taught them to spot deepfakes and fake news and to think about privacy and copyright. Kim Man-gi, head of the Seoul AI Foundation, said the group will keep offering more chances for the next generation to use AI easily and responsibly.

What to watch

The Seoul AI Foundation plans to offer more youth AI experiences and classes.
This event was the first in a series of programs for young people, according to the foundation.

Glossary

Seoul AI Foundation: A Seoul group that runs AI programs and education for the public.
Mangwu Youth Center: A city-run center where young people can learn, play, and take part in activities.

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