ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ACCELERATOR FOR TEENS

*** PLEASE CHECK FAQ FOR INFO ON PRICES & SCHOLARSHIPS*** CALLING ALL TEENS AGED 12-18! JOIN US FOR 2 WEEKS OF FUN AND LEARNING ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BUILD A STARTUP AND CHANGE THE WORLD. YES, IT TAKES ONLY 2 WEEKS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOOD. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ ON... We use Artificial Intelligence all day, every day. Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are obvious examples of artificial intelligence, but AI is actually all around us. It can be found in vacuum cleaners, cars, lawnmowers, video games, Hollywood special effects etc...But how does AI really work and WHY should it matter?Join our unique program for two weeks and develop your own entrepreneurial project surrounded by the best of the Tech sphere! Learn more & RSVP: aiaccelerator.splashthat.com FAQS What is Acorn Aspirations? Acorn Aspirations is a social impact company, which aims to inspire young people aged 11-18 into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to bridge the digital skills gap and nurture the next generation of digital talent to fill the jobs required by the tech industry. What is TeensInAI? Teens In AI is Acorn Aspirations special initiative and was launched at the UN #AIforGood Summiton May 2018. It exists to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. In June 2018, Teens In AI were part of EU AI Stakeholder Summit to help shape policy on EU AI Strategy.We aim to democratise AI and create opportunities for underrepresented communities through a combination of expert mentoring, talks, workshops, hackathons, accelerators, company tours and networking opportunities that give young people aged 12-18 early exposure to AI for social good.Our vision is for AI to be developed by a diverse group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for humanity’s benefit. What will I be learning? Our curriculum is designed to give teenagers the chance to utilise AI and Machine Learning techniques to tackle global challenges in a holistic manner giving an understanding of design thinking, strategy and business model development, ethics, social responsibility and pitching skills.This year we will be exploring the following:1. Human-Centred Design2. AI Ethics3. Machine Learning Tools: Python, Tensorflow, Keras, Jupyter Notebook, OpenAI gym and more4. Field trips to BBC, Microsoft, Roborace and more5. Expert talks6. Workshops in Scrum; Pitching skills; Business Models and more How much does it cost? It costs £2000 to attend 10 days, however the Early Bird price is £1600, which ends 20 July. We will never turn a child away, so if you are eager to join, but cannot afford the fees please contact Elena with subject "AI Accelerator Scholarship" on elena.sinel@acornaspirations.co.uk. Means tested scholarships are available.  Do I need to bring a laptop? We do not provide laptops, so please bring your own.For more info please contact Arun: arun@acornaspirations.co.uk Where will it take place?All events take place in Central London - we will confirm closer to the date. This year's event sponsors include Microsoft and BBC Do I need to know how to code?If you are a beginner in Python, that's great! Do not worry - we will teach you all the essentials. Trust your mentors - they will guide you through the entire process! I love the sound of this event, but I am away in August. Could I just join for one week? Unfortunately not! However, we run many other events during the course of the year! Sign up to our newsletter on www.acornaspirations.com to learn about future events.