AI Camp by Catholic Universities in Indonesia

Twenty-two communication students from five Catholic universities in Indonesia met in Yogyakarta for a six-day camp and national competition to explore artificial intelligence applications centered on human dignity.

Gathering in Yogyakarta

Five different Catholic universities in Indonesia organized a joint program aimed at preparing future communicators with artificial intelligence approaches that respect human dignity.

The six-day AI Camp and National Competition took place from October 6 to 11 at the Carolus Borromeus Formation House in Yogyakarta.

Magnifica Humanitas Theme

The program was shaped around the theme "Magnifica Humanitas," which places human dignity at the center of technological innovation.

Throughout the event, practical projects combining technical training and ethical thinking were addressed.

Participating Institutions

Twenty-two communication students from five member institutions of the Association of Catholic Higher Education Institutions participated in the event.

Universities that took part included Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia in Jakarta, and Soegijapranata Catholic University in Semarang.

Real Needs Analysis in the Field

Researchers from the five universities developed 14 different learning modules examining artificial intelligence applications in communication.

To ensure that their artificial intelligence-based prototypes provided solutions to real societal needs, students visited the Tugu area in Yogyakarta and conducted interviews with local residents.