2024-06-25 What to Do?

Navigating the Future of AI at the GDG Central Florida Hackathon: A Personal Journey

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Hello fellow tech enthusiasts and innovators,

As we gear up for the GDG Central Florida Hackathon, I find myself at a crossroads, excited yet overwhelmed by the incredible projects we have on the table. Each project holds immense potential, and choosing the right one to focus on is no easy task. Let me walk you through my thoughts, and maybe together, we can make this decision a bit easier.

My Ideas

1. 2D Super Tic Tac Toe with AI and AR Capabilities

Compelling Problem: Traditional Tic Tac Toe games are limited in their complexity and engagement. They lack modern features such as multiplayer support, AI opponents, and augmented reality. This results in a monotonous experience that fails to leverage current technological advancements to create a more dynamic and immersive gaming experience.

Our Solution: We're developing a 2D Super Tic Tac Toe game that can be placed on table tops, walls, or floating tiles using spatial computing. Users can play using their phones or headsets with both human and AI opponents. This modernized version of Tic Tac Toe leverages 2D graphics and AR technologies to offer a unique and engaging gameplay experience.

Why This Project: It's fairly simple in function, making it achievable within the competition's timeframe. It's a great blend of fun and technology, appealing to both casual gamers and tech enthusiasts.

Challenges: Finding the right balance between simplicity and innovation. Ensuring smooth integration of AR features and creating an engaging UI.

Rating:
- Impactfulness: 1/5
- Simplicity(potential for proper execution in given timeframe): 5/5
- Creativity: 3/5
- Remarkability: 2/5
- Usefulness: 3/5

Resources:

For those interested in contributing to this exciting project, please sign up to get involved: https://forms.gle/S8XjRFNWVNkGHLpF6. Let's revolutionize the classic game of Tic Tac Toe together!

2. AiSchool Ecosystem Project

Compelling Problem: Traditional education systems often fail to cater to the individual learning needs of students, leading to gaps in knowledge and engagement. The lack of personalization, rigid structures, and insufficient use of modern technology in classrooms contribute to a suboptimal learning experience that doesn't fully prepare students for future challenges.

Our Solution: AiSchool is an open-source initiative dedicated to creating a comprehensive suite of AI-driven instructor tools designed to support K-12 education. Our platform delivers personalized, adaptive learning experiences tailored to the unique needs, pace, and interests of each student. By leveraging the latest AI technology, AiSchool empowers educators, engages students, and supports parents throughout the educational journey. The ecosystem blends online learning with real-life interactions, incorporating multimedia resources, interactive lessons, and educational games to enhance engagement and enrich the learning experience. See: https://aiintersection.com/2024/02/24/lets-build-an-entire-ai-school/

Why This Project: It has the potential to revolutionize education, making learning more personalized and engaging for students. It's a cause I deeply care about, aiming to make a tangible impact on the future of education.

Challenges: Developing a robust and adaptive AI that can cater to diverse learning needs. Creating engaging and interactive content that appeals to K-12 students.

Rating:
- Impactfulness: 5/5
- Simplicity(potential for proper execution in given timeframe): 1/5
- Creativity:4/5
- Remarkability: 5/5
- Usefulness: 5/5

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3. TheRadio.Ai

Compelling Problem: Traditional radio and music streaming platforms often lack advanced AI integration, resulting in a less personalized and dynamic listening experience. They also fail to provide efficient management tools for station owners, limiting their ability to curate content effectively.

Our Solution: theRadio.Ai aims to bridge the gap between personalized music experiences and the ease of use and connectivity of traditional radio stations. We are developing an advanced AI-powered music streaming platform that offers at least five initial stations, each with over 150 songs from artists worldwide. Approximately 27% of our current music library on Lake County Underground Radio is not AI-generated, and we aim to increase this percentage. The platform will feature AI-driven song selection and chatroom moderation, enhancing the overall user experience. Station owners will have the capability to direct their AI with specific instructions to curate their stations within given parameters. Read More: https://www.eddieboscana.com/articles/what-is-theradio-ai

Current Progress:

Why This Project: theRadio.Ai has the potential to revolutionize the music and entertainment industry, much like the original radio did. It leverages AI to create a unique and engaging user experience while offering innovative tools for station management.

Challenges: Enhancing the UI design, scaling the backend infrastructure, and integrating the Gemini API for AI functionalities.

Rating:

Resources:

For those interested in contributing to this exciting project, please sign up to get involved: https://forms.gle/S8XjRFNWVNkGHLpF6. Let's revolutionize the music and entertainment industry together!


4. CORE.ASi: Foundational Intermodal Communication Networking Application Layer

Compelling Problem: Traditional AI models often lack seamless integration and interconnectivity, limiting their potential to create advanced, interconnected AI systems. This results in isolated models that cannot leverage each other's capabilities, reducing the overall efficiency and intelligence of AI systems. 

Our Solution: CORE.ASi is an open-source foundational intermodal communication networking application layer designed to serve as the DNA of Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). It allows anyone to build and manage their own privately-owned ASI models on sufficiently powerful hardware, even offline. The initial focus is on developing an application that connects AI models to other models through an intermediate architecture, enabling seamless integration and enhanced intermodal communication. The architecture for CORE is a based off of the work completed with www.ProjectEden.Online

Why This Project: CORE.ASi aims to revolutionize the AI industry by providing a platform for interconnected AI models, facilitating more advanced and intelligent systems. It empowers individuals and organizations to develop and manage their AI models, promoting democratization of AI technology.

Challenges: Developing a robust intermediate architecture that supports diverse AI models, ensuring secure and private model management, and achieving efficient intermodal communication.

Rating:
- Impactfulness: 5/5
- Simplicity(potential for proper execution in given timeframe): 1/5
- Creativity: 5/5
- Remarkability: 5/5
- Usefulness: 5/5

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Conclusion

Each project presents unique opportunities and challenges. As I navigate through this decision, your feedback and insights would be invaluable. Join me in this journey, and let's create something amazing together. I'll be starting the discussion officially at 9:30 PM EST, but feel free to watch the livestream before that.

Looking forward to your thoughts and ideas! Sign up to get involved by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/S8XjRFNWVNkGHLpF6