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12 months ago

AI Bounty Hackathon is Live: Dataset, Resources & What’s Next

Dear Participant,

We’re thrilled to officially kick off HackTheFest: The AI Bounty Hackathon!
You’re now entering the most exciting stage!

We’re sharing everything you need to begin strong and stay on track:

• The Hackathon Dataset (linked below)

• A downloadable Participant Onboarding Document

• Inspiring Keynote Videos from experts at Amazon, Microsoft, and more

• Final submission form details & Devpost submission link

You can now access the training and test datasets via the Github link below. This is the data you'll use to build your model, analyze bias, and submit your final predictions.

Download Dataset Folder Here
(Please review the README inside and Onboarding document carefully for field descriptions and structure.) The onboarding document has detailed information and instructions about the dataset. Also check the Github link resources folder for one of your submissions template.

We’ve created a detailed onboarding guide to help you succeed:

• Project requirements & deliverables

• Timeline & judging criteria

• Submission checklist

• Tips on bias detection, model selection, and documentation

Download Onboarding PDF

Gain insights into ethical AI, model risk, governance, and innovation from global leaders. These recorded talks are strongly recommended to help shape your submission and understanding of real-world AI challenges.

• Why Responsible AI Starts with Trust - Director of Product, Analytics @MorningStar

• Building Trust at the Speed of Innovation - Principal Group Engineering Manager @Microsoft

• The Critical Importance of AI Security - VP of Product Management @Cloudwick

• Building Ethical Enterprise AI Systems - Director Product Management @Humana

• AI Governance - Director, Data and AI @ NTT Data

• Responsible AI - Director of Data Engineering @Amazon

• Hackathon officially begins: July 1st

• Submissions open: July 1st

• Submission deadline: July 3rd at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

• Submit via:
  Final Submission Form
  OR
  Devpost Project Page

You’re free to use either platform, but only one submission will be reviewed per team. Please include your GitHub link and all required deliverables in your chosen submission method.

Participants stand a chance to win up to $1,000 in prizes, mentorship opportunities, and global recognition. This is your opportunity to be part of a movement driving ethical AI innovation forward.

If you haven’t already, join our Slack community to ask questions, form teams, and stay up to date on announcements. This is your support space throughout the hackathon.

Join Slack Here

We’re counting down to July 1st, your moment to build, discover, and rethink how AI can be safe, fair, and secure.

Let the bounty begin!

The HackTheFest Team