RAISE-27
Artificial Intelligence – Informatics – Data Science AI Competition
Rome Wasn’t Built in AI Day!
Will humanity’s romance with the digital world lead to
chaos in the material world?
RAISE-27 invites undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines to explore one of the defining questions of our time:
as humanity falls deeper in love with the digital world, will AI help us build a stronger, wiser society—or will it create chaos in the material world?
The theme “Rome Wasn’t Built in AI Day!” reflects the idea that great civilizations are built through patience, wisdom, human judgment, and collective responsibility.
As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and autonomous, this competition challenges participants to critically examine its role in shaping society.
- Open to: Undergraduate & Graduate Students (All Disciplines)
- Prize Pool: Up to $17,000
- Format: Virtual Submission + Final Event at Rutgers
- Finals Date: April 16, 2027
Key Questions
- Is AGI inevitable, or is humanity still shaping its trajectory?
- Will agentic AI enhance human capability or redefine human agency?
- How is AI transforming identity, relationships, and decision-making?
- Can AI progress strengthen society without creating instability?
Focus Areas
Participants may explore topics including agentic AI, artificial general intelligence, human-AI interaction,
ethics and governance, misinformation, digital behavior, computational social science, and data-driven societal analysis.
Students — This Is Your Moment
Whether you code, design, research, write, build, or imagine, RAISE-27 is your platform to explore how AI is transforming humanity and the material world.