Theme: Practical AI

Generative AI has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, taking us by storm and redefining the possibilities of what machines can create, automate, and improve. Today, the world is brimming with intelligent agents that not only enhance our productivity but also streamline complex processes and generate high-quality outcomes across diverse industries and domains.

These agents, ranging from goal-based systems to adaptive learning agents, virtual assistants, and autonomous decision-makers, demonstrate the vast potential of Generative AI. Whether it's generating realistic images, composing music, writing code, or even assisting in scientific research, the impact of these technologies is profound and far-reaching. The advancements made possible by these AI agents touch nearly every sector—creativity, technology, healthcare, finance, education, and beyond—reshaping the way we approach tasks and tackle challenges. The fluidity with which they adapt to new data and contexts makes them powerful tools for innovation and efficiency.

In this innovation challenge, we invite you to bring your creativity and technical skills to the forefront. Bring your own dataset, train and fine-tune new models, and let your imagination soar to new extremes.

While the primary focus of this program is on Generative AI, we also value the foundational contributions of Classical AI. If you have a groundbreaking idea rooted in traditional AI techniques—be it in optimization, decision-making, or machine learning—we encourage you to share your vision. After all, the synergy between Classical AI and Generative AI could unlock even greater possibilities.

Let's explore how these technologies can be harnessed to address real-world challenges and drive meaningful impact.

While looking at ideas in AI, consider the following technologies.

While the above talk about a few use cases of AI, we encourage students to explore any of the below or even beyond to come up with innovative proposals.