The event was co-sponsored by OpenAI and Microsoft, offers a $10,000 prize pool, and aims to prepare government services for an AI-driven future.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is launching a public challenge to redesign federal websites using artificial intelligence and cloud tools. Co-sponsored by OpenAI and Microsoft, “this AI-themed hackathon” will provide participants with access to large language models, coding technologies, and features to enhance AI response consistency. The event will take place on July 31 in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York City, aiming to prepare federal websites for a future where they anticipate Americans will rely on generative AI tools for information and services. A prize pool of $10,000 is available for winning teams and participants.
Zach Whitman, GSA Chief AI and Data Officer, stated in the post that the “hackathon is focused on helping us optimize our services for the American people as they use these AI tools more, in the same way earlier technologies helped us evolve. GSA is always looking to use new tools to deliver more effectively for the American people — and we’re now looking to do the same using AI.”
GSA stressed its commitment to leveraging new tools to improve delivery for the American people. In April, GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan also emphasized the agency’s operation of seven sandbox environments and hinted at upcoming AI applications.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For inspiration and ethical creativity for the participants.
- For effective collaboration and teamwork among participants, sponsors, and organizers.
- For the outcomes to lead to meaningful improvements in how government services are delivered, ultimately benefiting society and ensuring that technological advancements are used ethically and responsibly.
Sources: General Services Administration, Fedscoop
