Jai KumarAI for Good Hackathon 2023
The AI for Good Hackathon 2023 was a 48-hour event that brought together 500 participants (both in-person and virtual) to leverage AI in solving pressing social and environmental challenges.
Themes:
- Healthcare accessibility
- Climate change mitigation
- Education for underprivileged communities
- Disaster response and management
Event Structure:
- Day 1:
- Opening ceremony with talks from social entrepreneurs and AI experts
- Team formation and ideation sessions
- Initial mentorship rounds
- Day 2:
- Continuous coding and development
- Check-in points with mentors every 6 hours
- Workshops on AI ethics and responsible innovation
- Day 3:
- Final development sprint
- Project submissions
- Pitching to judges
- Awards ceremony
Mentorship:
- 50 mentors from HawksCode and partner organizations provided round-the-clock support
- Expertise areas included AI/ML, product development, and domain-specific knowledge
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation and creativity
- Potential for social impact
- Technical implementation
- Scalability and sustainability
Impact:The hackathon resulted in 75 prototype solutions, with 15 projects moving forward for further development. It showcased HawksCode’s commitment to using AI for social good and inspired many participants to pursue careers in socially responsible tech innovation.
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