AI Policy Hackathon ~ 1/23 Kickoff Event

AI Safety Purdue will be hosting a kickoff event for an AI Policy Hackathon, this Friday Jan 23, 6-7PM, at WALC B091:

 

AI Policy Hackathon

Berkeley AI Safety Initiative (BASIS) is hosting an inaugural federal AI policy hackathon! Instead of a traditional hackathon, participants will have the chance to create federal policy solutions for one of three important topics in AI regulation: ​Deepfakes and Election Integrity, ​Data Centers and Community Impact, ​Export Controls and National Security.

 

A brief overview of the hackathon logistics:

  • Instead of writing code, teams will submit a policy brief on a select topic.
  • The hackathon is split into two rounds. The first round is virtual from Jan 23 - Feb 1. Teams that progress from the first round will go to the second round in Berkeley, CA, Feb 27 - Mar 1.
  • All teams must have 2 participants.
  • $1,500 prize for 1st place!

More information or sign up here: https://luma.com/tnzft5wg

 

Kickoff Event

AI Safety Purdue will be hosting a kickoff event for the hackathon on Friday Jan 23, 6-7 PM, at WALC B091:

  • We will explain the hackathon in more detail.
  • This is also an opportunity for you to form teams with other participants.
  • Refreshments!

 

Judge Recruiting

Finally, please reach out (tian253@purdue.edu) if you have background in AI policy and are interested in being a judge for the hackathon!

Last Updated: Jan 21, 2026 8:59 AM