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AI In The D: Detroit Students Build With AI

AI in the D | July 2023

Detroit students and mentors gathered on stage at the AI in the D event

On July 23, 2025, more than 100 Detroit high school students came together at Fellowship Chapel to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence. Through a full-day immersion, students worked with tools including ChatGPT and Gemini, collaborated on business ideas and presented their concepts in a live pitch competition.

Participants received laptops, and $10,000 in prizes was awarded. According to the Foundation's program report, every participating student created an original AI-driven business concept, while 94% reported greater confidence using AI. The experience reflected the Foundation's belief that exposure, guidance and hands-on practice can help young people imagine new futures.

Students huddled around laptops during an AI group workshop exercise
Students involved in Ai group workshop exercise

AI In The D.

Established initiative: A Detroit-centered introduction to artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and collaborative problem-solving.

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