Gifted pupils in the USA may be especially interested to participate in the Presidential Challenge for use of Artificial Intelligence.

This 19-page PDF provides information, including sample projects:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-conte...hallenge-Guidebook-for-Participation.pdf

Introductory webpage and video here:
https: / /www. ai. gov / initiatives/presidential-challenge

Big picture here:
https: / /www. ai. gov / action-plan