High school students showcase their projects at US and Latin America Artificial Intelligence Day
The University of Illinois Springfield and the I-MMÁS initiative hosted the winners of an AI-themed video competition and industry experts during a virtual symposium held on October 15.
The US-Latin America Artificial Intelligence Day symposium, organized by the University of Illinois Springfield and the I-MMÁS initiative on October 15, 2026, brought together high school students' creative perspectives on artificial intelligence on an international platform.
The virtual event addressed artificial intelligence applications across various fields such as science, engineering, business, and digital communication. The international video competition titled 'AI: My Perspective,' held as part of the symposium, aimed to demonstrate how students believe AI can support creativity and provide solutions to challenges.
In the competition, 'Documenting the Mayan culture' won first place, 'Mundo lleno de señales' took second place, and the work titled '¿La AI es mala o buena?' was awarded third place. The event featured speakers from institutions such as Yale, Nasdaq, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and the University of Illinois, with professors Hei-Chi Chan and Elvira de Mejia serving as moderators.
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