AI Conference: Students Shape Smarter, Greener Future

0:00It's April 29th, from your city to your ears. This is Canada News Today, powered by AI. Edmonton Public Schools just wrapped up their second student artificial intelligence conference, drawing over 300 high schoolers to the O. Fantasy Land Hotel. Students from across the district showcase projects and dove into sessions on AI's real-world uses, from robotics to medical breakthroughs. One standout was a grade 12 student from W.P. Wagner High School, who presented research pushing back on AI taking over creative work. He argued humans should handle the art, design, and big ideas, while AI sticks to grunt work, like chores. Another grade 11 from the same school, demoed an AI camera, spotting healthy versus sickly plants in a hydroponic setup, blending her love for, robotics and the environment. Breakout talks came from experts at the University of Alberta, Google, and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute covering career paths and critical thinking in an AI world.

1:01Organizers stressed that, as info gets easier to access, sharp analysis and questioning text role will define future skills. A rep from the institute highlighted their push to equip Alberta classrooms with AI tools for teachers and kids alike, building that essential. Literacy across all subjects. Earlier this week, Alberta's government locked in a three-year deal with the institute, dropping $2.7 million for K-12, learning kits. These events show young minds are already steering AI towards smarter, greener futures.