About the challenge

The 7th Annual NSBEHacks Challenge

This year, NSBEHacks invites participants to explore the mindful integration, use, and creation of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve pressing challenges. With the theme “AI with Purpose,” we challenge participants to design projects where AI is not just a tool but a transformative force, solving problems that would be otherwise impossible without it.

Participants are encouraged to focus on intentional and ethical uses of AI, creating solutions that demonstrate unique value derived from AI technologies. 

Contestants do not need experience in creating AI algorithms; rather demonstrating how they can be used will suffice.

• Wow factor
  How creative has the group been in solving the challenge? Is the solution impactful to the target users (Will development be beneficial to the black community)? Is it unique? Is it remarkable that someone could achieve this hack in just a day?
• Execution
  Does the hack work? Is the hack testable? The hack does not have to be perfect or production ready, but does the idea come to life with their demo?
• Design
  Did the group consider the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX)? How well designed is the demo? How are the graphics, or how is the human-computer interaction? Is it easy to use or does it require a lot of training to master the demo?
• The Pitch
  Was the video engaging, well-organized, convincing, and appropriate? Were the problem and solution thoroughly explained? Was the reasoning well justified? Is the audience clearly communicated? Was it short and concise (max 2 mins).
• Ethical Considerations
  Is human interaction considered in the solution? Have unintentional impacts been considered? Does the AI component (if any) add value to the solution (does it need to be AI)? Have biases in the system been considered? Sustainability considerations?