Requirements
Anyone who is willing to accept the rules of this event can participate, regardless of age, education, gender, or nationality.
Schedule
09/2024 – 10/2024
Registration：20/09/2024 – 10/10/2024 (According to the time stamp of the email address received)
Awards released：20/10/2024 –
Registration
All participants need to register here directly or via www.sfm.hk. There would be HKD 799 charged as non-refundable registration fee for every participant.
The registration form would ask you for information including：
- personal information(name, email, institution if there is any)
- Statement which confirms the participant would submit original work which has not been openly published or won awards in other competitions, and agree that the organizer and its partner have the right to edit and publish the work.
- Participants must ensure that they abide by the rules of the event. Any violation will be disqualified.
Instructions:
Participants should submit three pieces of work:
Article A: Write an English NEWS report, commentary, or analysis using AI tools, with a maximum of 1,000 words. The topic is open.
Article B: Write an English verification report by the author on Article A. This report should comprehensively and thoroughly verify all key facts, data, and analytical conclusions mentioned in Article A. Ensure that all facts and data are accurate and objective. Additionally, assess the key points, analysis, and conclusions in Article A to ensure they are fair, objective, balanced, and provide meaningful insights. Include a brief explanation of the basic approach, methods, tools, and information sources used for verifying Article A.Evaluate and discuss the potential of AI and human collaboration, while sharing personal insights and reflections.
Article C: Based on the research and findings from Article B, conduct a deep revision and correction of Article A. The final version should have accurate facts and data, innovative perspectives, and objective and fair conclusions.
Requirements for Submissions:
All content must be created by the author using AI tools or be the author’s original work and must not have been published or entered in other competitions.
For sections written or assisted by AI tools, participants must provide detailed information about the tools/models/software/platforms used, including their names, versions, and all prompts used. The specific date writing must also be included.
The work should demonstrate the application and innovation of AI technology, highlighting both the advantages and limitations of AI in fact-finding and content creation. Additionally, it should explore how human intelligence and AI can collaborate to achieve a result greater than the sum of their parts (1 + 1 > 2).
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged by a professional panel based on the following criteria:
Creativity and uniqueness (30%): The work should have a novel perspective or unique expression
Accuracy and authenticity of content (30%): The work should be based on real events or data, ensuring the accuracy of the content.
Language expression and writing skills (20%): The work should demonstrate good language skills and writing techniques.
Humanitarian Concern and Ethical Sense (20%): The work should demonstrate concern for humanity and society, reflecting positive and uplifting moral values. It must also adhere to the principle of using reliable and verifiable sources.
Prizes
The event offers first, second, and third-place prizes, along with several special awards based on the quality of the submissions. All participants who successfully submit their work will receive a certificate. Winning entries will have the opportunity to be published on a special page of Financial Time Chinese feedback and guidance from industry experts.