Social Bias Hackathon

We spent all summer building a bias detection model (NER and binary classification). Right at kickoff, we’ll publish our paper and open-source model. Hackers will be challenged to implement our API (running the model) to an innovative app or use case. Maybe you’ll build a google docs plugin like grammarly, but for generalizations, unfairness, or stereotypes. Maybe you’ll do some clever data analytics on the presidential debates. Or maybe you’ll even find a way to improve the model. All ideas are welcome. Teams of 5-6 ppl. Join our discord and shoot us your questions. Our hackathon is the hard-launch of our open-source project for this model, so if it really resonates with you, you can join!!! Location: Galvanize Phoenix Sep 27, 2024 7:00 PM - Sep 29, 2024 9:00 PM Prizes First Place: To split evenly with your team. - $2500 Second Place: To split evenly with your team. - $1500 Third Place: To split evenly with your team. - $1000 How to Apply: 1. Add a Github, LinkedIn, or personal website link to your profile. 2. Tell us your skills by joining creative groups (Dashboard/Participate/Creative Collective) 3. This hackathon will use Discord, make sure you have a username in your profile, and have joined our server.   Friday, Sep 27 07:00 PM Kickoff Auditorium 07:30 PM Worktime Find a spot:) Saturday, Sep 28 09:00 AM Bagels + Coffee ☕️ Kitchen 12:00 PM Lunch + Board Games 🥪 Kitchen 02:00 PM Mentor Sessions Your work area 05:00 PM Dinner Kitchen 08:00 PM Game Night Lobby Sunday, Sep 29 05:00 PM Projects Deadline Online 06:00 PM Science Fair🥼 Lobby + Big Room 07:30 PM Award CeremonyAuditorium