Google is Giving Away a Custom Electric 1981 DeLorean as Grand Prize in &#8216;Gemini API Developer Competition&#8217;
Google has launched a Gemini API Developer Competition , with a unique twist: the event is promoted by Christopher Lloyd, famously known for his role as Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy. The grand prize for the winning team is none other than a DeLorean, the iconic car from the beloved film series. Key Details of the Hackathon The Gemini API Developer Competition, powered by Google, is a skill-based contest where participants are tasked with developing innovative applications using Google’s Generative AI models, specifically the Gemini. The event is open to tech enthusiasts, developers, and AI aficionados from around the globe, with the aim of pushing the boundaries of what generative AI can achieve. The contest, which aims to spur innovation, features a total prize pool of $1 million spread across multiple categories. Prizes and Categories The competition includes awards in both innovation and technology categories, with substantial cash prizes: Innovation Most Impactful App: $300,000 Most Useful App: $200,000 Most Creative App: $200,000 Technology Best Flutter App: $50,000 Best Android App: $50,000 Best Web App: $50,000 Best Use of ARCore: $50,000 Best Use of Firebase: $50,000 Best Game App: $50,000 Participants can also vie for the People’s Choice Award, with the most voted app receiving the prestigious Gemini API Developer trophy. Entry Process Developers can enter the competition by following three steps: Build an app using the Gemini API. Create a demo video showcasing the app. Publish and submit the app to the competition platform. Judging Criteria An expert panel from Google will evaluate submissions based on: Remarkability: The app must showcase AI in a significant and impactful manner. Creativity: The app should be original, innovative, and not a mere copy of existing solutions. Usefulness: The app must clearly define and address specific problems, offering practical benefits. Impactfulness: The app should contribute to accessibility, sustainability, or improve lives. Execution: The app must be of high quality, well-executed, and free from bugs. Key Dates May 14, 2024: Competition launch. August 12, 2024: Deadline for submissions. August 16, 2024: People’s Choice voting begins. August 16 – September 4, 2024: Judges review entries and select winners. October 2024: Winners announced. Integration with Google Tools Participants are encouraged to leverage Google developer tools, such as Android Studio, ARCore, Chrome, Flutter, Firebase, and Web, to enhance their app development process. MachineHack has been actively hosting a variety of AI hackathons, each designed to foster innovation and provide hands-on experience with generative AI tools like Ideathon: How to Detect AI-Generated Content, Predict the Price of Books, Bhasha Techathon, and many more.
The contest, which aims to spur innovation, features a total prize pool of $1 million spread across multiple categories.
Google has launched a Gemini API Developer Competition , with a unique twist: the event is promoted by Christopher Lloyd, famously known for his role as Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy.
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