Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Social Change
The University of Toronto is proud to host the fourth annual virtual Global Learning Case Competition from Feb 20-22, 2024. We are seeking students like you to help us imagine innovative and sustainable global solutions to new challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
You will collaborate virtually in a team of four students over two days to brainstorm and design equitable and accessible ways to think of social innovations through AI. On day three, teams will present their concepts to a panel of judges – where the top three teams will share in the prize of $5000.
Registration for 2024 is now closed
2024 Question
Question:
What is one innovative way that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used for positive social change in your discipline(s) or communities?
Subquestions:
Is the target community/audience clear? /5
Does the solution address some of the challenges and biases that are inherent within existing artificial intelligence (AI) tools? /5
Does the solution consider how it impacts folks often underrepresented in technological innovations, including, but not limited to Black, Indigenous, low-income and people with disabilities? /5
Is the solution creative and innovative? /5
Is the solution implementable? /5
2023 Winning Teams
2nd Place
Team 22
SPINACH
1st Place
Team 10
The NextGen Blueprint
3rd Place
Team 30
Pathways Academy and IncluSips
People’s Choice Winner
Team 23
SCRUM
2023 Winning Solution: The NextGen Blueprint
2024 Schedule
| 9:30AM EST | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Mahvish Wesley, Director, Learning and Safety Abroad, Centre for International Experience, University of Toronto |
| 9:45AM EST | Schedule Overview and Program Introduction |
| 10:00AM EST | Keynote Address by Dr. Ayorkor Korsah, Senior Lecturer, Computer Science and Robotics, Ashesi University |
| 10:45AM EST | BREAK |
| 11:00AM EST | Ideation with Empathy, Kayla Sousa, Programs Lead, ICUBE, University of Toronto Mississauga |
| 11:30AM EST | Working in Teams, Yaseen Ali, Learning Strategist, Academic Success, University of Toronto |
| 12PM EST | Question Announcement, Team Breakout & Begin Solution Work |
| 9AM – 5PM EST | Structured Check-ins with GLCC Advisors |
| Ongoing | Solution Work in Teams |
| 10AM EST | Solution Presentations Submission (max. 5 mins each) |
| 11:30AM – 12:30PM EST | Identifying and Communicating Transferable Skills for a Job Search, Saddiya Rose, Career Education and Exploration, University of St. George |
| 4PM EST | Winners Announced! |
