LG Uplus announced on August 23 that its generative AI shorts contest, the 'Youth AI Shorts Festival,' co-hosted with YouTube, concluded successfully with a total of 5,009 submissions.
This year's event, the second since its inception, was part of the Ministry of Science and ICT's 'National AI Competition' and ran from June 8 to July 31. The contest featured two categories: 'Simply,' which focused on expressing individuality and identity using Google's generative AI model Gemini, and 'Arts,' which centered on voice.
To lower psychological barriers to using generative AI, LG Uplus also organized offline programs at its participatory art platform 'U+ Everyday Gap.' These included a pop-up exhibition and AI educator classes, attracting over 3,000 visitors during the event. A total of 331 participants attended the 15 AI educator classes, which were structured from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on practical training from prompt writing to video production.
The judging panel consisted of experts in content storytelling, AI creativity, and AI technology. Notable judges included YouTube creator and AI filmmaker Kim Da-eun (Kim Dax), Professor Lee Moon-hyung from Hanyang Women's University, and Ji Hye-cheon, CEO of the AI advertising and content studio JUNTO.
The award-winning entries each carried unique stories. Kim Soo-bin, a student from Seoul University of the Arts, used AI to create a fantasy genre that was previously financially unfeasible. Visual artist Kim Gi-ram expressed his reflections on 'humanity' by combining voice and AI. Creator Joo Jae-hoon incorporated his 11-month-old son's babbling into his work, showcasing creativity and the effective use of generative AI.
A total of 11 winners, including those receiving the Minister of Science and ICT Award, will participate in an AI training program in September, which includes a visit to Google's office in San Francisco and the world's first AI museum, DataLand in Los Angeles, over a six-night, eight-day schedule. The award-winning works will also be exhibited at the newly opened 'U+ Everyday Gap' on September 16. LG Uplus plans to renew this space as a participatory art platform for emerging artists and audiences to grow together.
Kim Da-rim, head of marketing communications at LG Uplus, stated, 'The Youth AI Shorts Festival was designed to help more young people easily and familiarly experience generative AI and express themselves through their own content. We will continue to collaborate with various partners to expand the AI creation ecosystem and create opportunities for future creators to grow.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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