Breaking Barriers: Building generative AI applications for digital inclusion

Infusing generative AI with AWS and Telco assets to enable accessible, inclusive, and equitable digital experiences for all

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About our hackathons

AWS is collaborating with industry leading Telcos, AI organizations and academic institutions to introduce Breaking Barriers: an innovative worldwide program designed to accelerate the development and deployment of generative AI solutions aimed at creating inclusive, accessible, and equitable digital experiences.

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Our past hackathons

September 20 - 23, 2024

AT&T Innovation Studio
2900 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, Dallas TX

AWS for Telecom in collaboration with partners TM Forum, AT&T, NVIDIA and Anthropic hosted a hackathon challenging innovators to harness generative AI's transformative capabilities and develop solutions that enable accessible, inclusive, and equitable digital experiences for all.

Why participate in Breaking Barriers?

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Propose innovative ideas that transcend technological barriers and address social inequalities, positively transforming lives through equitable digital experiences.

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Collaborate with industry leaders to develop solutions for digital equity using cutting-edge generative AI technology.

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Identify frameworks and best practices for large-scale adoption of generative AI, addressing challenges like security, sustainability, and cost.

Top innovators forging digital equity with generative AI technology will be recognized and rewarded with cash prizes

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LearnAI

LearnAI is an innovative AI-driven educational platform designed to transform the learning experience. Our mission is to provide personalized, adaptive, and engaging education for every student. LearnAI empowers students to learn at their own pace, ensuring that each individual receives the support and resources they need to succeed. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we're creating a future where education is tailored to you. Our platform offers personalized learning paths, performance-based content adjustment, dynamic resource allocation, and a interactive learning elements. Join us on this exciting journey to revolutionize learning!

AccessAI

AccessAI is an AI-powered tool designed to help developers and organizations create more inclusive and accessible websites. By leveraging Claude 3.5 Sonnet through AWS Bedrock, it seamlessly analyzes your website's code against WCAG guidelines and provides intelligent suggestions that enhance accessibility at every level. With its advanced multimodal capabilities, the app can analyze screenshots to identify visual issues and also provides a unique feature that allows you to simulate various disabilities on your website. Whether you’re refining contrast ratios, enhancing readability, or ensuring inclusivity, AccessAI empowers you to build better web experiences for everyone.

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