Filipino college students showcased their ingenuity in harnessing the power of generative AI (GenAI) during the recent GenAI Spark Hackathon, by digital services provider Pointwest and AWS.
The hackathon, participated in by students from 11 universities across the Philippines, aimed to encourage students to explore career opportunities leveraging GenAI and position the Philippines as a leader in the GenAI revolution.
Among the innovative ideas presented was a 360-degree dashboard and chatbot for Human Resources professionals and managers, developed by University of the Philippines-Los Baños students Albrave Albayda, Angel Naguio, and Ben Bensali. Their prototype earned them the top award and a cash prize of P30,000.
“GenAI is truly a transformative technology with the potential to boost creativity and productivity, enable personalization, advance scientific discovery, and impact just about every aspect of the way we live, work, and play,” said Mitch Gross, CEO of Pointwest.
Gross emphasized the transformative potential of GenAI, highlighting its ability to boost creativity, productivity, and impact various aspects of life.
and Head of Artificial Intelligence Capability Mac Aydinan presented the top award
to University of the Philippines-Los Baños students Albrave Albayda, Ben Bensali,
and Angel Naguio.
an SMS-based messaging service that will provide relevant information to farmers
using localized language with their teammate Arrow Paquera.
De La Salle University students Derek Burias, Paul Ivan Enclonar, and Arrow Paquera secured second place with their SMS-based messaging service tailored for farmers, while University of the Philippines-Diliman students Sean Caranzo, Petter Sapalo, and Nathaniel Mercado clinched third place with an application generating exercises for teachers and students.
Philippines-Diliman won third place in the hackathon with their prototype of an
application that can generate exercises for teachers and students.
Teams had two weeks to develop their prototypes with the aid of AWS Skill Builder, showcasing uniqueness, creativity, and innovativeness. According to Gross, the partnership with AWS has enabled Pointwest to provide AI, machine learning, and data analytics services to local customers since 2013.
While celebrating the potential of GenAI, Gross emphasized the importance of human oversight and ethical use. He reiterated Pointwest’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering responsible AI deployment through initiatives like bootcamps and internships.
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