GWC Challenges
Take the AI + Cybersecurity Challenge
AI can now copy anyone's voice, face, or artwork in seconds, making it hard to tell what's real. But here's the twist: the same AI creating these threats can help protect you and your community. This year, we challenge you to explore how people can use AI to protect their identities and creativity online in our Cybersecurity + AI Challenge!
What are GWC Challenges?
GWC Challenges are annual community competitions in which participants can build a project addressing a real-world problem and win prizes.
- The 2025-26 GWC Challenge is now closed! Winners will be announced in early April. Good luck to everyone who submitted!
2025-26 Theme: AI + Cybersecurity
We challenge you to build a project that explores how people can use AI to protect their identities and creativity online.
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Keep Learning!
Want to keep learning about cybersecurity and AI? Check out curated resources here from IBM while you wait for the winner announcement.
Cybersecurity + AI Activities
PRIZES
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Three winning projects: A $300 gift card and swag for each team member (up to four people) plus a project spotlight on GWC's social media channels. For participants who are in Grades 6-8.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four winning projects: A $400 gift card and swag for each team member (up to four people) plus a project spotlight on GWC's social media channels. For participants who are in Grades 9-12.
COLLEGE-AGED
Four winning projects: A $500 gift card and swag for each team member (up to four people) plus a project spotlight on GWC's social media channels. For participants who are post high school, 18-26 years old.
OUR PARTNER SPONSORS
Thanks to our Partner sponsors for supporting this GWC Challenge:
