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Meta has launched a call for participants in a global AI hackathon, putting up a total of $1 million in prizes as it seeks breakthroughs in AI agents and robotics, according to the company's official announcement.
Meta is recruiting participants worldwide for the hackathon, with a combined prize pool of $1 million. The competition is framed around two core themes: AI agents and robotics, areas where the company is pushing for innovation.
The announcement was made through Meta's official channels, accompanied by a hero image distributed via the company's CDN. The image's signed URL is subject to expiration, though a local copy has been preserved.
The hackathon centers on agentic AI and robotics innovation, reflecting Meta's broader push into these fields. Further details on eligibility, timelines, and judging criteria were not specified in the material reviewed.
The claim that Meta is running a global AI hackathon with a $1 million total prize pool focused on agent and robotics innovation is True.
