Plug into AI with AI21

Make Machines become your Thought Partners

  • πŸ—“οΈ This will be a 10-day virtual hackathon from June 28 to July 7
  • πŸ’» Access AI21 Labs' state-of-the-art language models to build innovative applications
  • πŸ’‘ Meet and learn from AI21 Labs and Lablab experts
  • πŸ‘₯ Join the community and find your team
  • πŸ† Prizes and awards of up to $9500 API credits + $3500 cash
  • ⭐ Receive a certificate of completion for submission
  • πŸ±β€πŸ’» Sign up now! It's free!
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AI21 Labs

AI21 Labs is reimagining the way humans read and write, for the better. They say two heads are better than one and we can’t agree more with AI21 Labs, that β€˜One human and one intelligent machine - are the best’.

State of the Art Models

The company has built state of the art Jurassic-1 & Jurassic-2 language models that that can process any language comprehension or generation task. No NLP expertise needed.

Creators of Wordtune

Wordtune, AI21’s premier product, is the first AI-based writing companion that understands context and meaning. It helps you rephrase your writing to say exactly what you mean.

NLP Revolution

AI21 Labs is advancing the field of Natural Language Processing through scientific and engineering innovations. We are at the start of a revolution in NLP and AI21 aims to take the lead.

Challenge & Prizes

The challenge in this hackathon is to create AI-powered plugins for various digital platforms using AI21's API (both Jurassic-2 models API and Task-Specific API).

The goal is to enhance user experience and demonstrate how AI can be integrated into everyday digital tasks within existing third-party products and services (for example: Chrome extensions, Shopify plugin, Slack bot, etc.)

Prizes

πŸ₯‡ 1st Place

  • $5000 API credits
  • $2000 cash

πŸ† Finalists

  • $4500 API credits (distributed among finalists)
  • $1500 cash (distributed among finalists)

Additionally, all finalists will receive the special lablab certificates, swag, and will be promoted on our channels.

Hackathon Technology

Additionally, you can use:

LangChain

The LangChain library has been developed to assist developers in building applications that combine LLMs with other technologies, allowing them to create truly intelligent and innovative products.

Redis

Redis is a real-time data platform that functions as a blazing fast vector database, ML feature store, and data serving layer across a variety of workloads.

Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is a latent text-to-image diffusion model capable of generating stylized and photo-realistic images.

Whisper

Whisper is a powerful speech recognition and translation model trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual data. It uses an encoder-decoder architecture to convert audio into text and it also supports language identification, phrase-level timestamps, and multilingual transcription.

DALL-E 2

DALL-E 2 is a 3.5B parameter generative language model that creates images from sentences. Its images are 4x better in resolution than its predecessor, with human judges preferring it to DALL-E 70% of the time.

YOLOv7

The YOLOv7 algorithm is a big advancement in the field of computer vision and machine learning. It is more accurate and faster than any other object detection models or YOLO versions.

Use AI21 Labs as priority technology

AI21 Labs

API Access

Signup for API Access

AI21 Labs Studio is free-to-use for everyone. Sign up for AI21 and join the NLP revolution!

AI21 Labs Hackathon details

Join lablab and AI21 Labs for 10 days to build and innovate with NLP. Find all the relevant details below.

πŸ—“οΈ Where and when

The hackathon starts on June 28th and ends on July 7th. During the event, you'll have the opportunity to learn from AI21 Labs and lablab experts during workshops, keynotes, and mentoring sessions. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform.

πŸ¦ΈπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ Who should participate?

Previous experience in AI is not required but welcomed. While many participants are industry experts, we also welcome people with other types of domain knowledge that want to understand & explore how AI can be used in their fields.

πŸ” Access to AI21 Labs API

To get started with AI21 Labs API please signup using the following link: https://studio.ai21.com/sign-up/. After signup, you will get $90 worth of credits. You can find more information about the API here.

πŸ˜… How about teams?

If you don’t have a team you will be able to match and team up with other participants around the world. Finding & creating teams can be done from the dashboard you can access after you enroll. We also recommend checking our Discord server to find teammates and discuss ideas. You can join it here

πŸ› οΈ How to participate in the hackathon

The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines.

🧠 Get prepared

To get prepared for the hackathon, we recommend you to start at our AI21 Labs technology page where you can find all the relevant information about the API and how to use it plus AI21 Labs tutorials and AI21 Labs boilerplates. Check out our blog post "Why should I use AI21 lab’s technology?"

Applications build on AI21 Labs

Learn about the winning projects from previous AI21 Labs Hackathon.

WebIndexer

Web Indexer is a question answering tool that aims to improve user experience by providing specific information, answers, and sources in a clear and understandable way.

MedBrief

MedBrief provides a summary of a lengthy patient report and catches significant medical terminology to save review time by 40%.

Test English AI

Test English AI is a web application designed to provide personalized reading test preparation for English learners, with AI-generated texts and tasks that improve specific skills and expand vocabulary.

Speakers, Mentors and Organizers

  • Paulo Almeida
    Mentor

    Paulo Almeida

    Grants Manager

  • Ibrohim Abdivokhidov
    Mentor

    Ibrohim Abdivokhidov

    Founder and CEO

  • Gonzalo Huelmo Romero
    Mentor

    Gonzalo Huelmo Romero

    Bachelor in Informatics / Data Science

  • Dimitrije Pesic
    Mentor

    Dimitrije Pesic

    Student

  • Theodoros Ampas
    Mentor

    Theodoros Ampas

    Technical Mentor

  • Olesia Zinchenko
    Organizer

    Olesia Zinchenko

    Product Marketing Manager

  • Mihir Chouhan
    Organizer

    Mihir Chouhan

    lablab NEXT Program Manager

    • Pawel Czech
      Organizer

      Pawel Czech

      Co-founder/Partner

      • Damian PawΕ‚owski
        Organizer

        Damian PawΕ‚owski

        Business Development

      • Haneen Salih
        Organizer

        Haneen Salih

        Community Manager

        • Simon Olson
          Organizer

          Simon Olson

          Founder

        • Yotam Shinan
          Speaker

          Yotam Shinan

          Developer Advocate

          Hackathon FAQ

          Who can join the Hackathon?

          We welcome domain experts from all industries, not just AI or tech. Successful AI solutions require a combination of technical expertise and domain knowledge. Coding experience is recommended.

          Do I need AI or coding experience to participate in the Hackathon?

          Nope! We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to contribute to the project. Whether you have technical or non-technical experience, you're invited to join us. For those new to AI, we offer plenty of beginner-friendly tutorials that you can use to learn and get started with AI during the Hackathon.

          Do I need a team?

          You are welcome to join as a team or solo. If solo, we still encourage you to look for a team before the event, but ultimately it is your choice. We recommend you to join the lablabai Discord server and posting in the dedicated looking for team channel to get to know your potential future team members.

          Hackathon Prize Delivery 🎁

          Once the results are announced, organizers will contact the winning teams to gather delivery details. You'll be able to choose if the prize goes to the team or is split among members.

          Please note, it might take us up to 90 days to distribute the prizes, and we'll work to get them to you as quickly as possible! Your innovation deserves celebration, and we're here to make that happen! πŸŽ‰

          Do I need a Github account?

          It is recommended. At least one team member should have a Github account. You can create one for free if you don't already have one. We have recorded a 5-min guide for beginners on creating a GitHub account, feel free to check it out!

          I have other questions.

          Feel free to reach us on social media, or through our Discord server.

          Event Schedule

          • To be announced

          Submitted concepts, prototypes and pitches

          Submissions from the teams participating in the Plug into AI with AI21 event and making it to the end πŸ‘Š

          SummarAI

          Summar.AI: Chrome extension simplifying GitHub contributions. Summarizes repository purpose, clarifies with chatbot, identifies areas needing contributions. User-friendly interface for effective collaboration in open source.

          GitHelpers

          AI21 Labs
          Vercel
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          GithubGuide

          GitHub Guide is an AI code guide extension for GitHub. This extension will provide automated code analysis and guidance directly within the GitHub interface.

          code4good

          AI21 Labs

          Gaming Secretary

          Gaming Secretary is not a plain old AI product like all the others. Gaming Secretary is the path to revolutionizing the gaming industry!

          Gaming Secretary

          AI21 Labs
          Streamlit
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          Grammar and Text Improvement

          A simple two-step text parser that performs grammar correction and sentence improvement.

          Bra-tter

          AI21 Labs

          InViewAI

          InViewAI is a Chromium Extension that provides you with a reliable browsing experience on the internet with the help of AI21.

          Turing Boys

          AI21 Labs

          CV Profile Generator for Marketing Professionals

          Address the needs of marketing professionals for a succinct, efficient, and effective CV Profile - a concise encapsulation of their work activities and workstyle.

          Knowledge Harvesting

          AI21 Labs

          A Helpful Ear

          A very helpful scribe to take down meeting minutes for you powered by AI

          Solo Bolo

          RedisAI21 Labs
          replit
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          Study Buddy

          We have created a web browser extension that will generate questions for you based on an informed text of study.

          Abracadata

          AI21 Labs

          CodePrime

          CodePrime is a cutting-edge Chrome extension that revolutionizes the way developers understand and work with codebases. Powered by AI21 Studio's Jurassic LLMs, CodePrime helps you with understanding code, issues and Pull Requests.

          Atlantis

          AI21 LabsLangChain

          ReCheck

          Re-Check: Is the ultimate web plugin for flawless resumes. It instantly corrects grammar mistakes and gets tailored suggestions for skills and certifications maximizing your professional potential!

          pluggingAI

          AI21 Labs

          Smart Text Editor

          Smart AI Text Editor that can generate content based on the written data & also: Fix grammar, Paraphrase it, and Improve your Text. Can also summarize links as well.

          Non Zero

          Text Generation Web UIAI21 LabsReinforcement Learning
          Streamlit
          application badge

          SEarchOwl

          An AI based app that takes user's input and gives back relevant keywords in order to boost search engine optimization and make it more convenient. Contains a very easy to use and intuitive system in order to adjust the output to your need.

          Optimistic Otters

          AI21 Labs
          Vercel
          application badge

          Mail-O-Matic

          Mail-O-Matic is a solution to the challenges faced by email users & makes the experience easier. Our idea is a Chrome extension that uses AI & NLP to compose emails, summarize for easier understanding and time efficiency and sentiment analysis.

          Coders AI

          AI21 LabsChatGPT

          Tagline Wizard

          Tagline Wizard is a Web based application for creating suitable taglines for various fields and business.

          Tagline Coders

          AI21 LabsOpenAI
          medal

          Magpie AI

          Articles flood our inboxes overwhelming us with valuable insights buried in lengthy content. Our plugin offers a game-changing solution, summarizing a wealth of information into concise, digestible nuggets of knowledge read to you like a mini audiobook.

          Magpie AI

          AI21 LabsElevenLabs
          Streamlit
          application badge

          PinEx

          PinEx is a web APP chatbot that analyze users needs, match users with the most relevant chrome extension, and provide link to google search result. Try it out: πŸ‘‰ https://pinext.streamlit.app/

          PinEx

          AI21 Labs

          Proficio - Your Path to Success

          Proficiō is an innovative app that empowers individuals to master new fields, enhance their skills, and achieve their professional goals through personalized guidance, curated resources, and AI-driven recommendations.

          Indie

          AI21 Labs
          medal

          AI21 No-Code

          Use Zapier and Make with AI21 J2 completion model and task-specific APIs

          State Change Labs

          AI21 Labs
          medal

          AI21 FusionLabs Plugin for Bubble

          We seek to empower no-code Entrepreneurs and developers creating the next generation of innovative platforms through the AI21 FUSIONLABS plugin for bubble.io that leverages the AI21 Studio Task Specific APIs to enhance communication skills.

          AI21 FusionLabs

          AI21 Labs

          Talking Notes

          A Chrome extension designed to enhance the user experience of searching through Google Keep notes using the power of AI. Start a conversation with your notes by giving them a mind of their own.

          infinitely-same

          AI21 Labs
          medal
          Streamlit
          application badge

          SQLGenius- Smart Virtual Assistant

          SQLGenius is a smart tool that assists C-Suite executives in querying databases in the plain English language and returns retrieved results with an option to download the data in CSV format and visualization if needed.

          SQLGenius

          AI21 LabsText Generation Web UI
          Streamlit
          application badge

          Wecycler AI

          Wecycler is an AI-powered chatbot aiding users in the recycling process. It analyzes product value, connects users with recycling agents, and offers educational recycling tips

          Wecycler

          RedisLangChainAI21 Labs
          Streamlit
          application badge

          FitDine

          Consume FitDine. A solution to transform your body into a healthy body, one delicious recipe at a time.

          Alone

          LangChainAI21 LabsStable DiffusionOpenAIGPT-3.5
          Streamlit
          application badge

          Tourist Guide AI

          An AI powered Tourist Guide Application that converts any famous art name to an audio.

          NINJA CODERS

          AI21 Labs
          Streamlit
          application badge

          RepoChat

          RepoChat: Simplify GitHub exploration! Conversational AI for GitHub repositories. Summarize repos, provide insights, and answer questions in a user-friendly chat format. Enables newcomers to contribute and fosters learning.

          Epoch

          OpenAIAI21 LabsLangChain