Pupils explore artificial intelligence

Waiopehu College pupils, from left, Kate Nicholson, Niko Tofa and Sammy Heyward. More than 100 teens have explored the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence. The 130 budding young scientists, from Freyberg High School, Manawatu College and Waiopehu College, learned about the benefits and difficulties faced in a technology-rich future at a conference in Levin on Friday. Mechanical masseuses and construction robots that could work in all weather conditions and give workers a sleep-in were among ideas the pupils – aged 11 to 13 – came up with for the future. Centre for Science and Citizenship founders Dr Deborah Stevens, left, and Dr Lynne Bowyer.