To empower students with skills to tackle AI and network information challenges
Alibaba Cloud together with Zhejiang Lab and BML Munjal University (BMU), concluded Natural Language Processing (NLP) Hackathon in India.
The winning team of the hackathon ‘thecodingcartoon’ won a cash prize of INR 50,000. The second and third prize winner received INR 30,000 and 20,000 respectively.
“India is a talent powerhouse which presents opportunities to provide solutions to some real world issues today using emerging technologies like big data and AI. The main aim of the Alibaba Cloud Tianchi platform is to collaborate and work together with great minds across the globe. The NLP hackathon is one example to engage with students and explore new models of crowd innovation” Dr. Alex Li, General Manager, Alibaba Cloud India.
Students solved NLP problems and interacted with experts from Zhejiang Lab and Alibaba Cloud to exchange ideas on artificial intelligence and network information
“We are very thrilled to host Alibaba Cloud’s first hackathon in India. These hackathons are great ways to showcase the practical skills needed in the workplace, and students can learn more problem-solving skills through competitions. Our students have created world-class solutions for NLP problems, and Tianchi hackathon is a great platform to present their ideas and talents” Stated Prof. M.B. Srinivas, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, BML Munjal University.
“India is a country known for its talent in computer science. This hackathon gave Zhejiang Lab the opportunity to collaborate with Alibaba Cloud and BMU to help students showcase innovation and creativity using their technical skills. We look forward to many more collaborations with Alibaba Cloud in the future” stated Ms. Su Min, HR Manager, Zhejiang Lab
