IE University AI Ethics Challenge in Vietnam

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge that combines artificial intelligence, ethics, and real-world decision-making?

The AI Ethics Challenge offers a unique opportunity to step into the role of Chief Ethics Officer at InnovAI Solutions, a company developing AI-powered products and services. You will be challenged to assess the ethical impact of a new AI product, identify potential risks, and develop a strategy to ensure the technology is developed and used responsibly. You must produce a two-page ethical impact analysis that describes the product, forecasts its ethical risks (and ethical benefits), and outlines a strategy for how InnovAI will manage these trade-offs successfully. The top 10 submissions will proceed to a live final presentation in April 2027.

It's your opportunity to explore the intersection of AI, business, and ethics while putting your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to the test.

TIMELINE:

• FEBRUARY 2027: Registration closes
• MARCH 2027:
  • Opening Session: Introduction to the Challenge and AI Ethics
    Dr. Theodore Lechterman will introduce the challenge, present the case to students and provide an introductory overview of AI ethics
  • Writing Skills Masterclass — First Round
    An IE University professor will lead a masterclass focused on strengthening students’ writing skills and helping them develop high-quality submissions for the first round.
  • Presentation Skills Masterclass — Second Round
    Students who advance to the second round will take part in a presentation skills masterclass led by the Sophia Sampaio, Executive Director of IE School of Humanities, designed to support them as they prepare and refine their final pitches.
• APRIL 2027: Live Final Presentations

ELIGIBILITY:

Participants must:

• Be high school students planning to start university between 2027 and 2029
• Submit their case resolution by the established deadline.
• Attend all required sessions throughout the challenge.

Join the AI Ethics Challenge and put your ideas to the test for the opportunity to win an exclusive award to attend the Summer Program at IE University.