AI: Hero or Villain? Kids Explore AI Ethics at Hackathon Fest 2026

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, helping doctors save lives, curating your favourite playlist, and even spreading fake videos. From January 1–31, 2026, kids across Canada will explore this big question by joining the YesWeCode Hackathon Fest 2026: Is AI here to help us, or cause trouble?

What Is the YesWeCode Hackathon?

A month-long creative tech challenge where youth use imagination, coding skills, and problem-solving abilities to build exciting projects:

  • Free to join
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Open to ages 8–15

Submit a project in one or more of these categories by January 31, 2026, to receive a participation prize and/or one of 6 tech gadgets (tablet, headset, Amazon Echo) for the grand prizes, including a LittleLitAI’s discount code

Each child can:

  1. Draw or Paint a Vision – Imagine AI saving the world—or causing chaos.
  2. Create a Scratch Project – Build an interactive story showing AI as hero or villain.
  3. Code on Any Platform – Design a game, tool, or animation using Code.org, Trinket, Glitch, or others.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Visit YesWeCode.ca/hackathonfest for:

✓ Video tutorials on AI ethics

✓ Parent & teacher resource guides

✓ Email us for free access to LittleLitAI’s interactive learning platform

Funding & Support

This initiative is proudly funded by the Dan Bailie Fund at Calgary Foundation (Grant No. 20263827). Platform Access Generously Provided by LittleLitAI.

Ready to Join?

Visit now YesWeCode.ca/hackathonfest

Together, let’s make AI a force for good!

Questions? [email protected]

About LittleLitAI

LittleLit.ai helps children learn about AI before they use it, building strong foundations in AI literacy, safety, and critical thinking. Through age-appropriate lessons, kids explore how AI works, where it’s used, and how to interact with it responsibly. LittleLitAI also sparks creativity with hands-on AI projects in art, writing, STEM, and real-world problem-solving. The goal is simple: empower kids to become confident, thoughtful creators with AI—not passive consumers.

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