IBM Launches Global AI Builders Challenge With IBM Bob for University Students, Expanding Availability of IBM Bob to 20,000 Post-Secondary Institutions Worldwide

New global challenge provides university students hands-on experience with IBM Bob, helping them build practical AI skills, portfolio-ready projects and career connections NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the AI Builders Challenge, a global challenge with IBM Bob – IBM's new AI-powered development partner – that will help university students build practical AI and software development skills for the future of work. The Challenge comes as employers increasingly expect graduates to know how to use AI, yet many students lack opportunities to practice those skills before entering the workforce.