AI for Connectivity Hackathon II: Building Resilient Networks 

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Solve a problem you believe to be unsolvable.

Creativity with AI

AaQib Ali

1. Problem Statement
Worldwide, millions of communities and schools in remote or economically disadvantaged areas suffer from unreliable or absent internet connectivity. Traditional infrastructure is often too expensive or fails under challenging conditions such as floods, mountainous terrain, or rural isolation. This connectivity gap restricts educational opportunities, emergency response, and overall socioeconomic development.

2. Our Solution
The Giga Node system introduces a Level-4 autonomous connectivity network that self-manages and optimizes data routes with minimal human oversight. Its key innovations include:

Autonomous Decision-Making:
By harnessing AI models (such as GPT-4 and LSTM-based predictors), the system can dynamically plan and re-route traffic, ensuring optimal connectivity even in the face of environmental challenges.

Terrain Intelligence:
Using advanced GIS tools (ArcGIS and WhiteboxTools), the system analyzes terrain features, predicts flood or drainage risks, and strategically places network nodes to avoid potential disruptions.

Decentralized Security and Transparency:
Each decision is securely logged on an Ethereum-based blockchain. This not only ensures tamper-proof records but also builds trust in the system by verifying network changes in real time.

Real-Time IoT Monitoring:
Integrated IoT sensors continuously track the health and performance of each Giga Node, enabling proactive maintenance and automatic failover during outages.

3. Technical Architecture
The system is organized into several interlocking layers that together form a robust, scalable network:

Data Acquisition Layer:

GIS Terrain Data: Satellite imagery, Digital Elevation Models (DEM), and weather data.
IoT Sensors: Deployed on Giga Nodes to collect real-time operational data.
AI Engine:


A fully autonomous, AI-driven connectivity solution that leverages "Giga Nodes"—smart, low-power, solar-powered devices—to establish resilient internet networks in underserved and remote regions.

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