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src="https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/5cb25086-82d2-4c89-94f0-8450813a0fd3/f4c5706a-bdb1-4efe-9a8e-73277de1787a/Jim%20Mainard.jpg?fm=jpg&auto=format" alt="Jim Mainard" data-object-fit> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-8"> <div class="vision"><p>In 2045, we no longer develop technology with the primary goal of advancing a specific nation, corporation, or individual. Instead, we advance technology for the betterment of planet Earth and all its inhabitants. Technological and scientific breakthroughs are broadly accessible. Instantaneous, ubiquitous computing is available to all who need it, regardless of geography. Communication and access to necessary information is free. Data privacy and security is a solved problem, supported by quantum methods that leave bad cyber actors with no field of play.聽聽</p> <p>The world of computing has now moved beyond deep / machine learning systems tuned to excel in narrow problem spaces. Instead, they鈥檙e replaced by general AI systems that learn and adapt to complex and rapidly changing conditions. These systems are deployed to aid humans in responsibly managing our planet's resources for the benefit of all. Smart, capable robotic systems have replaced human labor in many repetitive, unrewarding jobs, sparking a renaissance of human development that spans creative expression, exploration, and philosophy.聽 Human-driven robots handle work considered potentially too dangerous, such as challenging construction problems (undersea, extraplanetary), nuclear power plant operations, and rescue from collapsed structures, floods, fires, and other natural disasters.聽聽聽</p> <p>A future where advanced intelligence can be applied to nearly any societal problem is a more just, more abundant future, and XPRIZE is actively working to hasten its arrival. The IBM Watson AI XPRIZE is a prime example, incentivizing teams from around the world to develop innovative ways of applying AI to real human problems.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </section>   <section> <div class="container"> <h3 class="domain__heading display display--4">Competitions</h3> <hr class="divider" /> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="row prize-card__row"> <figure class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <div class="prize-card__wrapper Registration"> <a href="/prizes/qc-apps" class="prize-card__link" title="Quantum Applications"> <div class="prize-card__bkg-img" style="background-image:url('https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/5cb25086-82d2-4c89-94f0-8450813a0fd3/78fb2489-6cd4-47b6-83be-c727d02abd23/XPQA%201x1_ActivityCard%20Key%20Art%20%20%281%29.jpg?fm=jpg&auto=format')"> <span>$5 Million</span> </div> <div class="prize-card__container"> <div class="prize-card__title"> <i class="fal fa-award"></i> <figcaption class="prize-card__title-text">Quantum Applications</figcaption> </div> <div class="prize-card__text-wrapper"> <div class="prize-card__text">XPRIZE Quantum Applications is a 3-year, $5M global competition designed to generate quantum computing (QC) algorithms that can be put into ...</div> </div> <div class="prize-card__phase Registration">Registration</div> </div> </a> </div> </figure> <figure class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <div class="prize-card__wrapper Awarded"> <a href="/prizes/avatar" class="prize-card__link" title="ANA Avatar"> <div class="prize-card__bkg-img" style="background-image:url('https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/5cb25086-82d2-4c89-94f0-8450813a0fd3/091a2b02-1630-40f6-8264-b3bf5f82a767/AAXP_480x471_dark.jpg?fm=jpg&auto=format')"> <span>$10 Million</span> </div> <div class="prize-card__container"> <div class="prize-card__title"> <i class="fal fa-award"></i> <figcaption class="prize-card__title-text">ANA Avatar</figcaption> </div> <div class="prize-card__text-wrapper"> <div class="prize-card__text">The Avatar XPRIZE aimed to create a robotic avatar system that could transport human presence to a remote location in real time.</div> </div> <div class="prize-card__phase Awarded">Awarded</div> </div> </a> </div> </figure> <figure class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <div class="prize-card__wrapper Awarded"> <a href="/prizes/artificial-intelligence" class="prize-card__link" title="AI"> <div class="prize-card__bkg-img" style="background-image:url('https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/5cb25086-82d2-4c89-94f0-8450813a0fd3/2c1588aa-0669-44ae-a2b9-f5aaacc02897/AIXP_2_481x470_dark.jpg?fm=jpg&auto=format')"> <span>$5 Million</span> </div> <div class="prize-card__container"> <div class="prize-card__title"> <i class="fal fa-award"></i> <figcaption class="prize-card__title-text">AI</figcaption> </div> <div class="prize-card__text-wrapper"> <div class="prize-card__text">The $5M IBM Watson AI XPRIZE challenged teams to demonstrate how humans can work with AI to tackle global challenges.</div> </div> <div class="prize-card__phase Awarded">Awarded</div> </div> </a> </div> </figure> <figure class="col-lg-4 col-md-6"> <div class="prize-card__wrapper Awarded"> <a href="/prizes/auto" class="prize-card__link" title="Progressive Insurance Automotive"> <div class="prize-card__bkg-img" style="background-image:url('https://assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/5cb25086-82d2-4c89-94f0-8450813a0fd3/dec6dfb4-6604-4f81-870a-f6966cf9a9ef/progressive_card.jpg?fm=jpg&auto=format')"> <span>$10 Million</span> </div> <div class="prize-card__container"> <div class="prize-card__title"> <i class="fal fa-award"></i> <figcaption class="prize-card__title-text">Progressive Insurance Automotive</figcaption> </div> <div class="prize-card__text-wrapper"> <div class="prize-card__text">Ambitious teams from around the world designed and built production鈥恈apable, super fuel鈥恊fficient and clean vehicles. 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