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AI/ML in 5G ChallengeCollaboratively address problems in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) in communication networks including 5G & 6G.
- GeoAI Challenge
A competition aimed at providing solutions for collaboratively addressing real-world geospatial problems by applying AI/ML.
- AI and Space Computing Challenge
Three challenge tracks structured around critical global issues. Prize pool: CHF 39,000.
- EdgeAI / tinyML Challenge
tinyML is a cutting-edge field that brings the power of machine learning to the performance- and power-constrained domain of tiny devices and embedded systems.
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The ITU AI/ML Challenge is a global, collaborative platform with participation from over 150 countries to tackle real-world challenge problems using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through carefully curated problem statements, hands-on access to real-world and simulated datasets, mentoring, webinars, and technical resources, participants develop, train, and deploy machine learning models
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