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We’re beyond excited to announce the official winners of the Youth AI Video Challenge (Fall 2025) ! 🎬✨ This season’s submissions were truly next-level: full of imagination, strong storytelling, thoughtful AI use, and impressive production quality. The competition was very competitive , and every finalist should be incredibly proud. 👏 A huge THANK YOU to all participating students, families, educators, and our judges for making this challenge so special. 💛 🏆 Long Video Win

We’re excited to share the official Showcase Reel  for the Youth AI Video Challenge (Fall 2025) - a compilation featuring selected student submissions created with AI-generated content. These videos represent the creativity, curiosity, and storytelling talent of students Grade 12 and below , exploring AI through original ideas, visuals, music, and imagination. Watch the Showcase Reel Vote: Who Do You Think Will Win? After watching, tell us which projects you think deserve th

Join our online awards ceremony to celebrate student creativity and AI storytelling. Winners will be announced live on Dec 20 (10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET). All participants and families are welcome.

✨ Introduction The Youth AI Video Challenge platform just got another powerful upgrade and this one takes creativity to a whole new level. Our newly added Nano Banana Pro model is now available inside the AI4Life Chat video creation suite. This enhanced model delivers sharper details, richer colors, and more cinematic motion, helping students bring storytelling ideas to life with professional polish. You can now combine Flux / Nano Banana / Nano Banana Pro seamlessly as you d

✨ Introduction The Youth AI Video Challenge platform just got a major upgrade! Our new “First–Last Frame to Video”  feature helps students quickly build smooth transitions - perfect for intros, outros, and creative storytelling. You can now generate an entire animation between your first and last frames in seconds, directly inside the AI4Life Chat platform. ✨Step-by-Step: How We Created a Sample Scene Step 1. Choose a Scene Idea We imagined a fun story: A little robot takes i

On October 11, 2025, young creators gathered for the AI4Life Kids Vibe Coding Hackathon , a morning filled with curiosity, collaboration, and imagination. Over the course of three hours, students explored the world of AI and coding through hands-on projects that blended play with problem-solving. The hackathon introduced children to AI-powered creative tools , guiding them through mini-challenges designed to spark new ideas. With parents and mentors by their side, each team l

Last Friday evening, the Youth AI Video Challenge: Training Workshop  brought together an amazing group of young creators and families at Microsoft Café in Redmond and what an inspiring night it was! More than fifty students joined the session both in person and online , exploring how artificial intelligence can empower storytelling and creativity. Participants learned to use AI-powered tools to plan, design, and generate video projects for the upcoming Youth AI Video Challe

Get ready for a fun, creative morning of coding, teamwork, and innovation! The AI4Life Kids Vibe Coding Hackathon  invites young creators...