Teens tackle B!g problems

Bright, innovative ideas create real-world impact

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TEENAGERS' innovative ideas to help tackle problems in areas such as Al, climate change and mental health were the winners at the BIG Idea exhibition yesterday.

Bright solutions ranged from making recycling bins more accessible to creating safe spaces for students’ mental health to the responsible use of Al.

A group of forward-thinking students from Roscrea Education Centre in Tipperary were crowned overall winners. Their stand-out concept, “FutureWork AI”, is an innovative app designed to help young people navigate the future of work in an Al-driven world.

They developed an app concept that empowers students to understand how Al could affect different careers, discover the skills and courses they'll need to stay competitive, and connect directly with colleges and resources for support.