Dive into the world of cutting-edge AI with the Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge! This hackathon invites developers to explore new ground by creating web applications or Chrome Extensions that leverage Chrome’s built-in AI APIs and models, including Gemini Nano. 

The APIs can give you access to: 

 create dynamic user prompts (Prompt API, Prompt API in Chrome Extensions) 

 distill complex information into clear insights (Summarization API)

enable multilingual translation capabilities (Translation API)

generate original, engaging text (Write API)

 improve your content with alternative options (Rewrite API)

Please note: all of these tasks take place in the browser, using the models downloaded to your device without a need for server calls.

This is your opportunity to experiment with these advanced capabilities and create helpful experiences that meet everyday needs.  From enriching user interactions to automating intricate processes, this is your chance to explore the uncharted territory of built-in AI and help uncover its true potential. 

Whether you're a seasoned web developer or just getting started, the Google Chrome Built-in AI Challenge is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills, collaborate with others, and infuse the web with your own brand of AI ingenuity. So, gather your team, let your creativity flow, and let’s see what happens when we give the web a brain boost!

To get started, sign up for the Early Preview Program to gain access to previously shared updates, the latest documentation, and stay up-to-date with any new changes, including additional APIs. 

Requirements

What to Build:

Entrants must develop a web application or Chrome Extension that uses one or more APIs to interact with Chrome’s built-in AI models, such as Gemini Nano. The APIs include but are not limited to the Prompt API for Web and in Chrome Extensions, Summarization API, Write API, and Rewrite API. 

What to Submit:

  • Provide a URL to your public, open source GitHub code repository for judging and testing. The repository must include an open source license.

  • Include a video (about 3 minutes) that demonstrates your project and functionality. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and made public.

  • Add a text description of the project, including which APIs were used, and the problem you are looking to solve.

  • The project must be published and publicly accessible.

  • (Optional) Share your feedback on the development process with these APIs. You must have submitted a project to complete a feedback submission form and be eligible for the Most Valuable Feedback Prize.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$65,000 in prizes

Best ‘Real-World’ App (Chrome Extension)

* $12,000 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Most Innovative (Chrome Extension)

* $10,000 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Best Hybrid AI App (Chrome Extension)

* $7,500 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Best ‘Real-World’ App (Web Application)

* $12,000 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Most Innovative (Web Application)

* $10,000 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Best Hybrid AI App (Web Application)

* $7,500 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Honorable Mention (5)

* $1,000 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

Most Valuable Feedback (5)

* $200 USD
* Featured on Google channels
* Virtual Coffee with Google team member

In order to be eligible for this prize, you must also submit an eligible project.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

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Judges

Bradford Lee

Bradford Lee
Product Marketing Manager, Chrome

Natalia Gvak

Natalia Gvak
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Chrome & ChromeOS

Paul Kinlan

Paul Kinlan
Head of Developer Relations, Chrome

Thomas Steiner

Thomas Steiner
Developer Relations Engineer, Chrome

Kenji Baheux

Kenji Baheux
Product Manager, Chrome

Andre Bandarra

Andre Bandarra
Developer Relations Engineer, Chrome

Sebastian Benz

Sebastian Benz
Developer Relations Engineer Lead, Chrome Extensions

Alexandra Klepper

Alexandra Klepper
Senior Technical Writer, Chrome

Judging Criteria

  • Functionality
    How scalable is the application? How well are the APIs used within the project? Can it be used in other regions, or can it be used by more than one type of audience?
  • Purpose
    Are you solving an existing problem? Is it an application that would encourage a user to use it more than once for its benefits?
  • Content
    How creative is the application? What’s the visual quality like?
  • User Experience
    How well executed is the application? Is it easy to use and understand?
  • Technical Execution
    How well are you showcasing 1 or more of the APIs powered by AI models built into Google Chrome?