Where curiosity gets to build: Inside the AI Olympiad, in photos and students’ own words

Why should AI education begin early? Experts at the GLF AI Olympiad 2026 launch discuss preparing children for an AI-driven world and bridging learning gaps.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2026 12:43 PM IST

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A glimpse into young minds exploring AI, asking questions, experimenting with ideas and discovering what they can create when curiosity meets technology.

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It starts with a question: Every project in this story began the same way, where a student wondered what AI could do and then decided to find out for his/her own self

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Learning that sticks: For Nikita Yadav, the Olympias was more than just an exam. It deepened her understanding of AI and the many ways in which it is put to use. 

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From idea to table: This is what curiosity looks like once it gets to build stage.

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A ‘nice experience’ and a bigger destination: Aryan Pathak called the Olympiad a “nice experience”. He is already looking ahead, with IIT Bombay on his mind.

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Problems, meet problem-solvers: Look closely at the details. Each one is evidence of a student choosing a problem and sticking with it.

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Practice for tomorrow: Purvi Gupta saw the Olympaid as preparation for the problems she may face in the future. She also saw it as a pathway to IIT Bombay.

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Your child’s idea could be next: Register yours for the Global Learning Foundation’s AI Olympiad 2026, for Grades 3-10 to see what they might discover. Parents and students: https://glfacademy.org/olympiads/ai-olympiad-2026/ Schools and educators: https://glfacademy.org/schoolsNote to the reader: This article has been produced on behalf of the brand by HT Brand Studio and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of HT.com.