Life in AI Intern

**Life in AI Summer Internship** The **Life in AI Center (LAIC)** is hiring a small cohort of interns for an **8–10 week, in-person summer program** focused on building AI-driven tools, experiences, and programs for real-world use. **About the Program** This is not a typical internship. Interns work in interdisciplinary teams to build AI-powered learning tools, tutors, explainers, workshops, challenges, and community programs related to life in the AI era. The program combines: * AI-enabled prototyping and vibe coding * Human-centered content and experiences * Community engagement and pilot programs Interns may contribute across multiple areas, while developing deeper experience in one primary track. **Internship TracksAI Systems \& Prototyping Track** Build AI-driven applications, tutors, explainers, and interactive systems using existing AI tools, agents, and platforms. Typical work may include: * Vibe coding and rapid prototyping with AI tools * Creating AI tutors and explainers * Building lightweight web apps or interactive experiences * Designing AI workflows, prompts, and structured interactions * Extending or adapting open-source AI projects for learning and engagement This track emphasizes experimentation, usability, and rapid development rather than core AI engineering. **Content \& Experiences Track** Design AI-powered learning experiences, workshops, challenges, exhibits, and community programs. Typical work may include: * Creating content for AI-driven learning and engagement * Developing examples, prompts, quizzes, and scenarios * Designing workshops, hackathons, or exhibits * Testing and refining experiences with students and communities * Helping shape programs that may scale beyond the summer **Community Engagement** Interns across both tracks may participate in community-facing activities aligned with their interests and capabilities, including: * Workshops and exhibits * AI vibe coding sessions or hackathons * Pilot programs at schools, libraries, museums, or community centers * Testing and gathering feedback on tools and experiences These activities help generate ideas, refine programs, and connect development work to real-world use. **Special Projects** LAIC explores how AI can help people flourish and become better versions of themselves across different aspects of life. Depending on program priorities and intern interests, you may have opportunities to participate in exploratory projects related to how AI can help humans become better at: * Games and strategic thinking * Music, creativity, or storytelling * Dance, movement, or performance * Learning, decision-making, and self-improvement * Human-AI interaction in everyday life These projects may involve research, prototyping, experimentation, or community engagement. **Ideal Candidate** We are looking for students who: * Are curious about how AI is shaping learning, creativity, decision-making, and society * Enjoy building, experimenting, and exploring new ideas * Are comfortable working across disciplines and collaborating in small teams * Want to create things that are used in real-world settings * Are adaptable, self-driven, and open to learning new tools quickly **AI Skills (Desired)** Experience with or willingness to learn: * Using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or similar systems * Prompt design and structured AI interactions * AI-assisted prototyping and vibe coding * Lightweight app building using AI-assisted workflows, no-code tools, or simple web technologies * Working with AI agents, automation tools, or open-source AI projects Traditional software engineering experience is not required, though useful for some roles. **Other Helpful Skills** * Writing and structuring educational or interactive content * Design, storytelling, UX, or prototyping * Research and synthesis of ideas * Outreach, workshops, or community engagement * Interest in psychology, education, creativity, human behavior, or human-AI interaction **Who Should Apply** Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including: * Computer Science / Data Science * Cognitive Science / Psychology / Neuroscience * Design / HCI / Media / Communication * Education / Social Sciences * Entrepreneurship / Product / Innovation * Arts, music, storytelling, or creative technology No single background is required—interest in AI, creativity, learning, and real-world applications matters most. **Details** * **Location:** San Jose, CA * **Duration:** 8–10 weeks (Summer 2026\) * **Format:** In-person * **Eligibility:** Undergraduate or graduate students * **Compensation:** Paid (typical nonprofit/academic rates) **About LAIC** Life in AI Center develops programs exploring how the human mind, brain, and AI shape how we think, decide, and live—and how we can flourish in the AI era. Pay: Up to $5,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person