00:02The world of AI is changing, but these talented teens are adapting along with it.
00:09Curtin University's Gen AI Boot Camp is providing young people with the opportunity to find career pathways.
00:16Researchers say the program's safe and inclusive space allows participants to be creative while testing the boundaries.
00:23From that you develop confidence, you develop skills, you develop knowledge around how you use these systems and then how
00:31you might actually use it in different kind of settings.
00:34We can take existing drawings and we can start bringing them to life.
00:39The free program runs over four days, with some students returning for a second year.
00:44They know how much I enjoy using Python or AI and I really enjoy it, met a lot of friends
00:51and have fun.
00:52Some parents already seeing positive changes.
00:55By the third day, she was very comfortable.
00:59She was very comfortable to be with the team that she was, the friends that she met and the mentors
01:04that supported her through the program.
01:06Since 2022, the Commonwealth has spent more than $47 million as part of this push to try and build more
01:12inclusive communities.
01:14Curtin University received $360,000 for its part, which will fund work in Perth, Geraldton and Mandurah.
01:21With these types of funding from the government that we're able to really make a big impact in the community
01:29for autistic youth, to give them the skills, knowledge and experiences to take them forward and to thrive.
01:36Experiences extending beyond the classroom.
01:39There was one kid in there I really got along with very well about like Pokemon or music or like
01:47autism and stuff.
01:48Bridging the gap between computers and connection.
01:51I'll see you soon.
01:52But I miss you soon.
01:52Go to sleep.
01:52Stay with me again.
01:52I don't know.
01:53I'll be fine with you.
01:53I'm not sure.
01:54I'm not sure.
01:54I'll be fine with you.
01:54You
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