The AI Challenge was launched as of 1 December 2020 with a double purpose. Firstly, a total of 1 million citizens should be made aware of the benefits and effects of Artificial Intelligence via exhibits, events, brochures, contests and the website https://ai-hungary.com/; secondly, the members of the Hungarian society can complete a free locally developed online course that was drawn up by professionals of ELTE University. It helps participants to get an overall idea about what AI is all about, and it provides an overview about its ethical implications and common use cases. As regards the first purpose of the AI Challenge, in 2021, nearly 4 million out of 10 million Hungarian citizens received information about AI. As regards the second purpose of the AI Challenge, in 2021, more than 11,000 people have completed one of our AI Courses. As part of the AI Challenge, we shot 5-10 minutes YouTube videos from a variety of industries, for a total of 10 unique episodes with a well-known expert on the subject. We have also provided training for lawyers. The basic level Hungarian language AI course will be followed by specialized ones.

https://ai-hungary.com/

• Hungary

The different language versions of the course make the project replicable for citizens from Visegrád Group countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland) as well as people who speak English.

The AI does not necessarily directly contribute to sustainability, but indirectly promotes efficient production of energy, raw materials and other resources, as well as the development of new and more efficient products.

Free of charge e-learning opportunities open the way to a true knowledge society and help bridging the digital divide. This project provides a basic knowledge of AI in an easy-to-understand and easy-to-follow form on a user-friendly website by way of a free of charge online course.