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International Olympiad in AI launches to nurture the next generation of AI talent

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Summary

The first International Olympiad in AI for high school students will be held in Bulgaria from August 9-15, 2024. Organized by the LERAI Foundation, the competition will test students on machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Sponsors include Google and MBZUAI, with organizers hoping participants pursue further AI education and careers. Why it matters: This event aims to cultivate global AI talent and could increase interest in AI education and careers in the GCC region, particularly at MBZUAI.

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International Olympiad in AI · LERAI Foundation · MBZUAI · high school students · AI competition

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