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Panasonic Foundation and STEM Next Launch National AI Challenge to Empower High School Students as Future Innovators

The Panasonic Foundation, in collaboration with STEM Next Opportunity Fund, today announce their inaugural AI Innovation Challenge, a national competition that challenges high school students participating in out-of-school-time programs to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges using AI, preparing them to excel in careers in a rapidly advancing STEM landscape. Launched by STEM Next Opportunity Fund with support from a 2026 Panasonic…