This hackathon invites developers to create web applications or Chrome Extensions utilizing Chrome’s built-in AI APIs and models, such as Gemini Nano, offering a unique opportunity to explore Chrome’s advanced AI capabilities.

APIs You Can Access

• Prompt API: For dynamic user prompts

• Summarization API: For distilling complex information into clear insights

• Translation API: To enable multilingual functionality

• Write API: For generating engaging text

• Rewrite API: For providing alternative content options

Note: All tasks run in-browser with no need for server calls, thanks to device-stored models!

The challenge is perfect for web developers at all levels. Showcase your creativity, collaborate with others, and bring your unique AI ideas to the Chrome platform. Join the Early Preview Program to access the latest documentation, updates, and new APIs as they’re released.

What to Build

Develop a web application or Chrome Extension that utilizes one or more APIs to interact with Chrome’s built-in AI models, like Gemini Nano.

What to Submit

• GitHub Repository: Provide a link to your public, open-source GitHub repository, including an open-source license.

• Demo Video: A 3-minute demonstration on YouTube or Vimeo, showcasing your project and its functionality.

• Project Description: Detail the APIs used and the problem your project addresses.

• Live Access: The project must be published and publicly accessible.

• Feedback (Optional): Eligible participants can submit feedback on their experience for a chance to win additional prizes.

  
  

Prizes

Total Prize Pool: $65,000

• Best ‘Real-World’ App (Chrome Extension): $12,000 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee with a Google team member

• Most Innovative (Chrome Extension): $10,000 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Best Hybrid AI App (Chrome Extension): $7,500 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Best ‘Real-World’ App (Web Application): $12,000 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Most Innovative (Web Application): $10,000 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Best Hybrid AI App (Web Application): $7,500 + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Honorable Mention (5): $1,000 each + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

• Most Valuable Feedback (5): $200 each + Google feature + Virtual Coffee

To be eligible for the Most Valuable Feedback prize, you must submit an eligible project.

Judging Criteria

• Functionality: Scalability, effective use of APIs, and cross-regional and multi-audience suitability

• Purpose: Solves a real-world problem and promotes repeat usage for users

• Content: Creativity and visual appeal

• User Experience: Ease of use and understanding

• Technical Execution: Skillful showcasing of Chrome’s built-in AI model-powered APIs