AIRCoDe Brings AI Innovation and Interactive Learning to the 13th Bicol Youth Congress for Information Technology
The AI Research Center for Community Development (AIRCoDe) of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), in partnership with the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), successfully brought artificial intelligence closer to students and aspiring IT professionals through the 1st AI Caravan for Community Development, held during the 13th Bicol Youth Congress for Information Technology (BYCIT) on April 10–12, 2025, at the CSPC Gymnasium.
The AI Research Center for Community Development (AIRCoDe) of Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), in partnership with the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), successfully brought artificial intelligence closer to students and aspiring IT professionals through the 1st AI Caravan for Community Development, held during the 13th Bicol Youth Congress for Information Technology (BYCIT) on April 10–12, 2025, at the CSPC Gymnasium.
The three-day initiative showcased the practical and interactive applications of artificial intelligence through an engaging booth that allowed participants to explore AI-powered technologies, take on exciting challenges, and experience how emerging technologies can transform learning and problem-solving.
Among the highlights of the AI Caravan were three interactive games designed to demonstrate the capabilities of AI while promoting critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills. These included Demon's Maze, an AI-enhanced horror maze that challenged players to outsmart an intelligent opponent and escape within a limited time; Echo of the Undead, a survival game that utilized AI-driven mechanics to challenge players to navigate darkness while avoiding an AI hunter; and Keyboard Warriors, a coding challenge integrated with Google's Gemini AI, featuring dynamic programming problems and typing-speed challenges.
Adding significance to the initiative, these interactive games were conceptualized and developed by the fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science students completing their On-the-Job Training (OJT) at AIRCoDe. Their outputs demonstrated the technical capabilities, creativity, and innovation of CSPC's future computer science professionals.
Through the AI Caravan, AIRCoDe provided students and congress participants with an opportunity to experience artificial intelligence beyond theoretical discussions, highlighting its potential in interactive entertainment, programming, and practical technology development.
The initiative reflects AIRCoDe's continuing commitment to promoting AI awareness, strengthening digital competencies, and inspiring the next generation of innovators to harness artificial intelligence for community development.
By bringing together research, education, and student innovation, the 1st AI Caravan for Community Development underscored CSPC's vision of making emerging technologies more accessible, engaging, and relevant to society.