Hackathon Summary
Trustworthy AI Lab x GES UCLA Hackathon showcased innovative solutions from nine projects registered by 21 developers. The virtual event was held from May 29 to June 28, 2024, focusing on using predictive models to enhance user engagement and advertising effectiveness. Two detailed datasets provided insights into user demographics and interactions, laying the foundation for platforms that facilitate collaboration between content creators and advertisers while ensuring a positive user experience.
The projects were evaluated by a panel of judges comprising academic experts (such as Professor Guang Cheng) and industry professionals from companies like Amazon, Snap, and Intel. The total prize pool of $ 1,500 was distributed among the top solutions, based on criteria such as accuracy, innovation, scalability, and efficiency. Additionally, the event offered summer internship opportunities at the UCLA Trustworthy AI Lab, allowing participants to further develop their skills. While emphasizing practical applications, the projects were required to provide runnable machine learning code and demonstration slides, with the ultimate goal of seeking scalable innovative solutions that respect data privacy and support real-time performance.
Hackathon Winners
Prize Winners
First Place
• DataGuardians excelled in secure data processing, achieving a balance between data security and availability by using VMs and GANs to create synthetic datasets.
Second Place
• Team BitBuilders developed a generative AI-based data sharing platform that enhanced predictive analytics and data collaboration through privacy-preserving techniques and advanced encryption.
Third Place
• Team Datacrafters focused on advertising data analysis using machine learning and automated DCR security improvements, optimizing model performance to gain statistical insights.
Fourth Place
• Awesome Team Name's BUIDL utilized TPM for secure data modeling, emphasizing the reliability and confidentiality of data operations.
Fifth Place
• ColumbiAI improved the accuracy of scientific predictions through secure generative AI, establishing a "data clean room" for collaborative data analysis while protecting privacy.
For more information on all the projects, please visit this link.
About the Organizers
GES at UCLA
GES at UCLA, formerly known as UCLA's Three Day StartUp, is a leading entrepreneurship program tailored for university students. It emphasizes experiential learning in critical areas such as ideation, team formation, market research, and rapid prototyping. The program fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, equipping students with the skills to develop innovative business models with global impact. By supporting its student community, GES at UCLA is committed to transforming entrepreneurial concepts into sustainable ventures, helping to solve complex problems and launch successful enterprises worldwide. For more details, please visit their website.
