KT AI Station, a mobile platform that brings AI education to students in remote and island regions, won the Champion Award in the information and knowledge access category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize 2026 ceremony in Geneva on July 10. The honor, selected from 1,595 projects worldwide, made KT the only Korean company to receive a WSIS Prize this year.
Bridging the digital divide with mobile AI education
Operated by KT, the AI Station platform targets the digital divide by delivering hands-on AI experiences to young people who have limited access to technology training. Since 2025, the program has visited schools and local communities in hard-to-reach areas, covering topics from AI technology basics to AI ethics. This approach aligns with broader efforts in AI for Education to make learning resources available outside traditional classroom settings.
Measurable outcomes in student and teacher satisfaction
In 2025, the initiative reached 1,797 students across 21 regions and 19 schools nationwide. Feedback from participants and instructors showed strong engagement:
- Student satisfaction: 4.77 out of 5
- Teacher satisfaction: 4.94 out of 5
- Improvement in digital ethics awareness: 4.84 out of 5
Lee Jeong-woo, head of ESG initiatives at KT, said, "Through AI Station, we will continue expanding AI education opportunities so that young people can understand AI correctly and use it safely." The high teacher satisfaction score reflects the demand for practical, classroom-ready tools like AI for Teachers to support AI literacy.
Global recognition at the WSIS Prize
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prize, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), evaluates projects through online voting and expert review. This year's competition drew 1,595 entries from around the globe. KT AI Station's Champion Award in the information and knowledge access category highlights the platform's effectiveness in expanding AI education to underserved populations.
Why this matters for education professionals
The KT AI Station model demonstrates that mobile, instructor-led AI programs can achieve high satisfaction and measurably improve digital ethics awareness among students in remote areas. For educators and administrators planning AI literacy initiatives, the program's structure - combining hands-on technology exposure with ethical discussions - offers a replicable framework for reaching students who might otherwise be left behind.
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