Features of AI Elements Integration into School Education through Olympiads and Competitions

Aim of the present study is to identify and analyze the features of integrating elements of artificial intelligence (AI) into school education through the participation of students in AI-related Olympiads and competitions.

Methodology is based on theoretical analysis of regulatory documents, official Olympiad programs, as well as both domestic and international scientific and methodological literature concerning the introduction of AI technologies into educational environments. Attention is paid to comparing Russian and international experiences in organizing AI Olympiads, analyzing the structure of Olympiad tasks and exploring the methods for their integration into teaching and learning activities.

Research implications of this study indicate that AI Olympiads and competitions foster the development of analytical, algorithmic, and critical thinking among students, promote basic programming skills, and encourage independent research activities. Furthermore, such initiatives serve as an effective tool for early professional orientation in the fields of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

Results. The theoretical significance of this work lies in systematizing approaches and models for integrating AI into general education through the Olympiad movement. The practical significance is reflected in the formulation of recommendations for the development and support of AI Olympiads as a mechanism for cultivating innovative competencies in school students. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to expand infrastructural and methodological support for AI Olympiad initiatives, as well as to further implement best international practices to ensure the successful integration of AI technologies into Russian school education.

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