Victory for Singapore in first AI Olympiad
High school students from Singapore triumphed in the global AI competition.
Two teams from Singapore have secured gold medals in the first-ever International Olympiad in AI, held in Bulgaria. The competition, which ran from 9 to 15 August 2024, gathered high school students from around the globe, with Singapore emerging as a top contender in the scientific round.
Students were selected through a rigorous test held on 28 April 2024 at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The successful candidates were then flown to Bulgaria to compete in various AI-related challenges, including natural language processing, machine learning, and computer vision.
Both Singaporean teams, Team Singapore 1 and Team Singapore 2, claimed gold medals, showcasing the country’s strong capabilities in AI. The teams were comprised of students Shah Mahir Hitesh, Kabir Jain, Ng Shi Yu, Wang Zerui, Glenn Wu, Wang Jiayu, Lam Eu Ler, and Chong Jia Shuo.
Besides Singapore, Poland also earned gold in the scientific round, while China and Vietnam received silver medals. Malaysia was among the teams awarded bronze, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.
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