AIC at UC San Diego Hack for Humanity
About
Hack for Humanity is a beginner friendly AI hackathon where you’ll spend the day turning an idea into something real. You don’t need prior hackathon experience or knowledge - just curiosity and a willingness to build. Come solo or with friends, form a team, and create an AI powered solution to a real community challenge with support along the way. You’ll get hands on experience with AI, meet other students who want to build, and finish the day by showcasing what you created to a judging panel. Whether this is your first hackathon or you’ve built before, Hack for Humanity is designed to be approachable, collaborative, and a great place to try something ambitious!
Prize Categories
2 categories- View Best Use of the Google Gemini API
Best Use of the Google Gemini API
It’s time to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?
- Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
- Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
- Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more
Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API today?
View category - View Best Use of GitHub CopilotEvent prize
Best Use of GitHub Copilot
It’s time to take your coding to the next level with GitHub Copilot! Whether you’re building your first app or tackling a complex technical challenge, Copilot can help you turn your ideas into reality faster. So, how can you use Copilot to supercharge your hackathon project?
Build faster: Use Copilot to generate code, implement features, and bring your ideas to life.
Debug smarter: Identify errors, troubleshoot issues, and improve your code with AI-powered assistance.
Get creative: Explore new approaches, learn unfamiliar technologies, and use Copilot to tackle challenging problems.
Show us how you collaborated with Copilot to build something awesome! The winning team will demonstrate not just what they built, but how they used Copilot creatively and effectively throughout development.
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