Registrations are invited for the 1st Essay Writing Competition on ‘AI Implications for Democracy’ by Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. Register by Nov 15!
About the University
The Central University of Punjab, has been established in 2009 along with other new Central Universities by an Act of Parliament (No 25, of 2009). Central University has completed a remarkable journey of 13 years. University is accredited ‘A+’ grade in 2023 in second accreditation cycle by NAAC and has secured 95th, 87th and 84th, 81st rank in the year 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively in the University category of NIRF.
It is credited with highest per capita research funding. The university has a mission of providing a wide range of instructional and research facilities across integrated and cross-disciplines, promote innovation in teaching, learning and research, and cross-pollinate new ideas, new technologies and new world-views.
It aims to create an ignited workforce responsive to regional, national and global needs in tune with the requirements of academia, industry and business. The university is resorting to e-governance through Samarth Project.
The staff members have been trained in twenty-one administrative modules for reducing the response time and bringing transparency in the decision making process and also to ensure participatory model of governance.
About the Topic
The success and widespread deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised awareness of the technology’s economic, social, and political consequences. Each new step in the development and application of AI is accompanied by speculations about its implications for democracy as it can not only shape information environments but also automatically create content in a matter of seconds.
AI is susceptible to manipulation and can be also used to disseminate misinformation. These far-reaching potentials or threats call for a crucial discussion on AI’s potential use in politics and governance, and its direct and indirect effects on democracy.
Guidelines of the Competition
- The Competition is open for all the UG students from any discipline and from nearby Educational Institutions.
- No co-authorship is allowed.
- Only one entry should be considered.
- Essay should be original (not published earlier, extracted from other sources or AI-generated) in English, 2000 to 3000 words (Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing) including footnotes.
- Title of the page should carry all details like name, affiliation, email id, mobile no. of the participants. Sample cover page will be shared via mail. Plagiarism Level is permitted to 20%. Participants are required to submit a plagiarism report with an essay.
- Registration Fees of Rs. 200/- to be paid through online mode.
- Essay to be submitted to email id: probonoclubcupb@gmail.com in word file only.
- Last Date of Registration: 15th November 2024
- Date of Submission: On or before 21st November 2024
- E – Certificate will be provided to all the participant
Awards & Certification
Certificate, Cash prizes & Memento will be given to the best three essays. Winner Rs. 2100, 1st Runner Up Rs. 1,500 & 2nd Runner Up Rs. 1100. All contributors will be given an e-certificate of participation for the submission of an essay.
Outcome of the Competition
All good quality essays will be published in the form of a book/journal/magazine /electronic resource or in any other manner as it may deem appropriate, subject to sufficient number of good quality essays. All entries shall be deemed to be the property of the organizer.
Organizer has complete discretion about publication of essays in any form. Essays will be judged by experts based on parameters like content, flow of presentation, critical & innovating thinking, reference, language etc.
Result of the competition will be declared by 26th November 2024 on the occasion of Constitution Day of India.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for registration is November 15, 2024.
Contact
Aarav Kandoi, Student Coordinator: +91 88733 96208
