The Prix Ars Electronica, the most time-honoured media art competition, has always functioned as a sensitive instrument to capture the spirit of the times since its inception in 1987. In 2024, there were 2,950 entries from 95 countries in the following categories: New Animation Art, Interactive Art +, and u19-create your world. In addition, a special AI in ART Award was established this year, focusing on human creativity made possible by the use of AI, from among the entries in all categories.