From the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS):
Help Us Inspire the Next Generation of AI Innovators – Announcing the Presidential AI Challenge
We’re excited to share that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is supporting the launch of the Presidential AI Challenge.
We’re reaching out to ask for your support in helping us spread the word about this incredible opportunity.
About the Challenge
The Presidential AI Challenge is a national challenge where K-12 youth, educators, mentors, and community teams come together to solve real-world problems in their communities using AI-powered solutions, with an opportunity to showcase their solutions at a national level. Students and educators of all backgrounds and expertise are encouraged to participate and ignite a new spirit of innovation as we celebrate 250 years of independence and look forward to the next 250 years.
Why It Matters
“In the coming years, artificial intelligence will revolutionize the ways that Americans work, learn, and communicate. Initiatives like the Presidential AI Challenge ensure that our young people are prepared to meet these changes” – Keith Sonderling, IMLS Acting Director.
The Presidential AI Challenge will:
- Equip youth with foundational knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital society.
- Empower educators to confidently guide students through this complex and evolving field.
- Connect students and educators with AI experts from industry and government for guidance, coaching, inspiration, and collaboration.
- Provide widespread access to resources, training, and support.
How You Can Help
“Libraries are often the de facto provider of public computing resources and offer spaces to gather and prepare for rapidly shifting workforce needs. We hope community members will look for ways to get involved in the Presidential AI Challenge and consider the natural role of libraries in solving real-world problems” – Teri DeVoe, IMLS Associate Deputy Director for Libraries.
Support the challenge by:
- Sharing the Challenge with your networks—schools, youth programs, educators, parents, and community leaders.
- Encouraging local schools, afterschool and out-of-school programs, or youth-serving organizations to participate and/or support team formation.
- Promoting registration via newsletters, social media, and events.
Key Information
- Open To: Youth teams in grades K–12; each team must have a supervising adult such as a parent, mentor, educator, or community leader. Educator teams are also eligible.
- Registration Opens: September 2025
- Challenge Website: AI.GOV > Presidential AI Challenge > Read More
- View and share key details with the Challenge campaign materials.
Together, we can empower the next generation to explore AI, build innovative solutions, and shape the future.
Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality! Learn more.
