HexFox is a competition that puts AI literacy front and centre. You'll learn how AI systems work, practise giving them clear instructions, and tackle a task that lets you show what you've learned.
You don't need to be a coder. You don't need prior experience. The Academy will get you up to speed before you start.
Learn
Work through short modules covering what AI is, how to prompt it well, and how to use it responsibly.
Compete
Pick one of three tasks at your difficulty level — from a community proposal to an ethics deep-dive.
Submit
Hand in your work as text or a document. Judges review entries and award scores.
Choose your challenge
Latin Through AI
Latin
Choose a short Latin passage, inscription, or historical text and produce a translation and analysis of its meaning, grammar, and cultural context. Compare your interpretation with at least one academic or classroom source, then evaluate where your final response was accurate, misleading, or incomplete. You should demonstrate effective use of AI throughout the task and briefly reflect on how your interaction with AI influenced the quality and development of your work.
translation
language-analysis
classics
ai-assisted-learning
AI Market Simulation
Economics
Investigate a simple economic scenario such as inflation, supply and demand changes, taxation, or pricing strategy and present your findings using data, predictions, explanations, graphs, or tables where appropriate. Reflect on how your use of AI influenced the quality, accuracy, and development of your economic analysis while focusing primarily on producing a clear and well-reasoned investigation.
economics
simulation
analysis
ai-tools
AI-Assisted Product Design
DET
Design a simple digital product or prototype using a CAD or modelling tool such as Tinkercad, Fusion 360, or similar software. Document your development process from concept to final outcome and explain how AI influenced your workflow, decision-making, and problem-solving during the project.
3d-design
cad
problem-solving
design-process
The Academy
Optional preparation. Sign in to track your progress.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
A beginner-friendly tour of what AI actually is, what it can do, and where it falls short.
3 items
Talking to AI: The Art of Prompting
Practical techniques for getting useful, accurate output from large language models.
3 items
AI Ethics & Responsible Use
Bias, accountability and the social impact of AI systems.
3 items
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Frequently asked
Do I need any technical background?
No. The Academy is designed for complete beginners. If you can write a paragraph, you can take part.
Can I work in a team?
This event is for individual submissions. You're welcome to discuss ideas with friends, but the work you submit must be your own.
Can I use AI tools to help me?
Absolutely — that's the point. Be honest about what you used and how you used it.
How does choosing a task work?
You don't pre-register for a task. When you're ready to upload your work, the Submit page lets you pick which brief your submission addresses, and you can submit for different tasks.
How will my data be handled?
Your data is processed in line with our privacy policy. You can request access, export or deletion at any time via our data request page.
