In June 2020, Storytelling Lab Works marked the launch of AIJ 1.0 – Artificial Intelligence Journal, unveiling its first edition as a unique platform blending artificial intelligence, storytelling, and youth-led perspectives.

Launched during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the journal emerged as a response to a rapidly changing world—where remote work, online learning, and economic uncertainty were redefining how individuals live, learn, and collaborate.

AI Meets Storytelling

The inaugural edition introduced readers to the multifaceted world of Artificial Intelligence, exploring how AI could shape the future of humanity—from pandemic detection and social awareness to air travel transformation and ethical decision-making.

Curated under the editorial leadership of Kiran Yella (Editor-in-Chief), the journal brought together a diverse mix of industry insights and Gen Z narratives, making complex AI concepts accessible, engaging, and thought-provoking.

A Platform for Gen Z Voices

AIJ 1.0 positioned itself as a collaborative knowledge space, where young digital natives and professionals co-created content. Contributors to the first edition included:

• Surya Pranav (Epistemo, Grade X)

• Geetha Kancherla (SVIT, ECE 1st Year)

• Lokesh Satish (FIITJEE, Grade XI)

Through their perspectives, the journal highlighted how Gen Z is not just consuming technology, but actively interpreting and shaping it.

Exploring AI Through Real Questions

The first edition featured a range of engaging topics under “Gen Z Stories,” including:

• Can AI be ethically moral in a changing world?

• Mortal Kombat Covi’D’igital

• Autonomous Vehicle Series

• AI’r Travel Post COVID-19

These articles reflected a blend of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking—encouraging readers to question, explore, and imagine the future of AI.

A New-Age Knowledge Ecosystem

Positioned as “today’s Kautilya,” AIJ aimed to create a bridge between current leadership and future innovators, fostering peer-to-peer learning and exploration. The initiative emphasized that learning is not just about information consumption, but about discovering opportunities and building perspectives.

Early Recognition and Impact

The first edition received appreciation from academic leaders, including Hema Surapaneni, Principal, Epistemo – Vikas Leadership School, who commended the journal for its engaging content, thoughtful curation, and ability to simplify complex AI concepts. The initiative was recognized for inspiring young learners and creating a meaningful platform for innovation-driven thinking.

The Beginning of a Movement

With the launch of AIJ 1.0, Storytelling Lab Works laid the foundation for a new form of digital publishing—one that empowers young minds to explore artificial intelligence through storytelling.

More than just a journal, AIJ represents the beginning of a movement where technology meets creativity, and learners become creators of future narratives.