Day of AI America

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Registration opens November 5, 2025

How can we use AI to propel our nation to
new heights of scientific and economic achievement?

The Presidential AI Challenge invites students across America to develop innovative AI-powered solutions to real-world problems. This national competition encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration while building essential AI literacy skills.

Challenge Categories

How can we use AI to imagine a better world for everyone?

How can we use AI tools to become stronger learners, problem-solvers, and responsible digital citizens?

How can we create an AI solution to address a real-world issue that benefits our community and country?

Timeline

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November 5, 2025: The Day of AI America launches!
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November - January: Students work on their projects with teacher guidance
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February 13, 2026: Final submission deadline for all projects
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March 2026: Judging period
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April 2026: Winners announced
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May 2026: White House event for Gold Medal winners

Judges

Projects will be evaluated by a distinguished panel of experts from government, education, and the technology sector:

★Government officials
★Various technology and state education executives
★Leading university professors

Awards

Three awards for each grade band group:

🥇Gold Medal
🥈Silver Medal
🥉Bronze Medal

Grand Prize

Gold Medal schools will attend a celebration event later in the year

How to Participate

Register your school: Teachers must register their class or school to participate in the challenge.
Access curriculum materials: Use our grade-appropriate AI curriculum to help students understand AI concepts.
Form student teams: Students work in small groups to identify a problem and develop an AI-powered solution.
Create a project: Teams develop their ideas and create a presentation that explains their solution.
Submit by the deadline: All projects must be submitted by February 13, 2026.