The #decentralize-ai Writing Contest by ICP and HackerNoon: Results Announcement 🎉

Hello, and welcome to the results announcement for the #decentralize-ai writing contest brought to you by ICP US Hub and HackerNoon!

The contest, which encouraged participants to explore the current landscape of decentralized AI and ICP’s role in this emerging field, launched in June and closed on September 24, 2024, after 3 months. Since launch, we’ve seen decentralize-ai stories receive over 20k views and more than 26 hours of insightful reading. A huge shoutout to all the participants who made this possible—you light a fire in our hearts!

Now, for the business of the day: let’s meet our finalists!

The #decentralize-ai writing contest: Finalists

In no particular order, the finalists are:

• How ICP's Chain Fusion Technology Enhances Decentralized AI Models by @ileolami

• Decentralized AI: Largest Companies Will Lose the Status of Monopoly by @cryptobro

• Testing ICP Face Recognition DApp: The Final Result Will Surprise You by @induction

• Robots Driven by Blockchain and Not AI Could Be More Trustworthy by @maken8

• Nuke Silicon Valley - Decentralize AI by @nebojsaneshatodorovic

• Why Should Artificial Intelligence Be Decentralized? by @cryptowizard

• The Crowded AI Spaces Still Have Room for One More Genius by @glaze

• Digital Synergy: How the Merger of AI and Blockchain Will Play Out by @nftbro

• Is Decentralized AI Winning The War Against AI Data Silos? by @penworth

• Why Is Decentralized AI a Key to a More Secure Digital World? by @Oentoro

These 10 stories look at decentralized AI and the tools that make it work. Be sure to check them out and follow these talented writers on HackerNoon!

The Winners of the #decentralize-ai Writing Contest Are…

Drumroll, please!

3rd place 🏆

https://hackernoon.com/digital-synergy-how-the-merger-of-ai-and-blockchain-will-play-out?embedable=true

The integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain is creating new opportunities for both industries. While challenges remain, such as computing power shortages and centralized practices, decentralized networks offer solutions that enhance AI efficiency.

2nd place 🏆

https://hackernoon.com/the-crowded-ai-spaces-still-have-room-for-one-more-genius?embedable=true

This research unpacks critical areas in AI that are relevant to developers in the field. It explores the potential opportunities in the convergence of Web3 and AI technologies.

1st place 🏆

https://hackernoon.com/nuke-silicon-valley-decentralize-ai?embedable=true

"Crypto is libertarian, AI is communist." You can say or think what you want about Peter Thiel, but he hit the nail on the head with this one. He also identified Silicon Valley as the root of all centralized AI evil.

Congratulations once again to all our winners. Thank you for your hard work!

How to Claim Your HackerNoon Writing Contest Prize

• Contact yes-reply@hackernoon.com and sidra@hackernoon.com from the email address associated with your winning HackerNoon account.
• We will validate your claim and share a form requesting your details for reward distribution.
• You’ll receive your winnings in 2-4 weeks after filling out the form.

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