AI is becoming the backbone of global decision-making. But trust doesn’t come from capability—it comes from resilience.
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Push the limits of AI.
Strengthen the systems that shape our world.
Hackathon 2026 is a global challenge hosted by Gates AI, bringing together developers, cybersecurity specialists, AI engineers, auditors, and innovators to build—and break—AI systems in the name of safety, reliability, and trust.
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Develop or test AI systems that stand strong under pressure.
Participants will design models, stress-test them, uncover vulnerabilities, and propose measurable improvements—mirroring real-world AI assurance workflows.
Red Team Track – “Break the AI Model”
Find weaknesses, jailbreak LLMs, expose hallucinations, stress the system.
Create apps or tools that demonstrate transparency, alignment, or robust evaluation.
Compliance Track – “AI That Passes the Audit”
Create frameworks, dashboards, or workflows aligned with ISO/IEC 42001.
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Prove your skills. Protect the world.
Every participant walks away with portfolio-ready work. From structured test reports to hardened AI models, your outputs will demonstrate your ability to operate in real-world AI testing and governance environments—perfect for job applications or enterprise clients.
Throughout the event, participants receive personalized feedback and technical guidance from AI safety specialists and compliance professionals. Whether you’re red-teaming or building defenses, you’ll learn directly from people working at the forefront of AI assurance.
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You will work directly with industry-level testing frameworks, evaluation pipelines, and risk assessment tools. By tackling real vulnerabilities and compliance requirements, you’ll gain experience that goes far beyond typical AI development tasks.
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Why Join Our Hackathon
Showcase Your Skills
Be Part of the Future of Safe AI
Shape how AI is tested, secured, and trusted—your work can influence real-world AI assurance standards.
Build, Break & Learn Faster
Gain hands-on experience with professional AI testing tools, red-teaming challenges, and real failure scenarios.
Connect With Industry Leaders
Collaborate with AI engineers, auditors, and governance experts while expanding your professional network.
Are You Ready?
Think you can build AI that won’t break?
Apply now and be part of the world’s most impactful safe-AI hackathon.