The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and its Youth4Disarmament Initiative is launching the “Sci-fAI Futures Youth Challenge” today, calling on young people to share their vision of a fictional world in 2145 where artificial intelligence (AI) has been taken onboard by militaries around the world.
The creative, science-fiction challenge provides a platform to spark the interest and imagination of young people around how AI could be used in or to prevent armed conflicts, its potential interactions with other emerging technologies, and positive scenarios in which AI is leveraged for good in the military domain.
Young people worldwide between the ages of 13 and 29 are invited to submit a written or visual story envisioning how they see AI affecting international peace and security in 2145. Participants can submit their responses under one of three themes:
· Armed Conflict and Conflict Resolution
· Human-centered Approaches to Disarmament
· Responsible Innovation
Interested to learn more and get involved? Visit here for more details. The opportunity will close for submissions on 15 July 2024. Winners will be invited to present their vision at the upcoming REAIM Summit in Seoul and receive a monetary reward and visibility across UNODA platforms.
Know someone in your community who would be perfect for the Sci-fAI Futures Youth Challenge? Forward this email to them or circulate the opportunity with your networks with the materials attached above.
