# Large language models and generative AI: a recent hack day

DevFeed: [Large language models and generative AI: a recent hack day](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/large-language-models-and-generative-ai-a-recent-hack-day-19959.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theguardian.com/info/2023/dec/22/large-language-models-and-generative-ai-a-recent-hack-day>)

Author: Rasha Ardati

Published: 2023-12-22T11:02:35Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Guardian](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/guardian.md>)

Topics: [Large Language Model](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/llm.md>), [Generative AI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/generative-ai.md>), [Hackathon](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hackathon.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [AI Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-development.md>), [ChatGPT](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chatgpt.md>), [Google](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [applications](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/applications.md>), [chatgpt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chatgpt.md>), [data](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [encryption](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/encryption.md>), [experiments](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/experiments.md>), [generative-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/generative-ai.md>), [google](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/google.md>), [hackathon](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/hackathon.md>), [large-language-models](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/large-language-models.md>), [product](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/product.md>)

## AI overview

The Guardian's Product and Engineering department held a two-day hackathon in which developers and data scientists explored applications of large language models and generative AI. The 24 projects included ideas for podcasting, search, image generation, cultural recommendations, documentary showcasing, productivity experiments, and a generative AI screensaver. The article highlights three award-winning hacks, including an iOS multiplayer crossword app, an audio summary tool using OpenAI GPT-3.5, and a method for helping label training data.

## Source excerpt

Developers in the Product and Engineering department came together with colleagues from across the Guardian to explore the potential of LLMs and more The discussion of large language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence was everywhere in 2023 - not least in the Guardian's Product and Engineering department. Hack days are a staple part of the software development culture, so it was no surprise that at this year's final hackathon, several developers and data scientists focused their attention in this area - covering potential applications in podcasting, search and image generation. And who wouldn't want a browser extension that assesses the mood of a news article and finds an appropriate music track to enhance your reading experience? In total, the teams, including colleagues from across the Guardian, produced and presented 24 hacks in the course of the two-day event - some of which took an entirely different turn. These included: a product that spits out cultural recommendations; a dedicated platform for showcasing Guardian documentaries; experiments with ChatGPT and Google Bard involving tools like Trello to improve efficiency; and a Guardian-themed generative AI screensaver. Continue reading...