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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is the AI Genius Challenge?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\nThink of it as the ultimate sandbox for developers. You\u2019ll be dropped into a high-stakes scenario: a global zero-day cyberattack has compromised critical infrastructure. You\u2019re the designated hero. Your mission? Use what you\u2019ve learned to restore order, fast.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll build real-world solutions using Azure tools like AI Studio, Kubernetes, and Databases. You\u2019ll deploy a public RAG endpoint, monitored and evaluated in real time by AI agents. And you\u2019ll do it all under pressure, with just two hours on the clock.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t just a test. It\u2019s a proving ground.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Why Join?<\/strong><\/h3>\nBecause we know developers are doers. We learn by building, by breaking things, and by solving problems that matter. The AI Genius Challenge is your chance to:<\/p>\n
\n- Learn your way: Unlock a gamified lab environment that lets you apply your skills in a real-world scenario.<\/li>\n
- Test your skills: Compete against peers across Asia in a timed challenge with live scoring and AI-powered feedback.<\/li>\n
- Expand your ideas: Build tools that work, validate your theories, and refine your approach with real-time insights.<\/li>\n
- Prove your ability: Earn your LinkedIn AI Genius Challenger badge to showcase your AI Genius credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And if you didn\u2019t join the live sessions \u2013 no problem.\u00a0 You can watch back all of the series on demand here\u00a0AI Genius Series – YouTube<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(top tip \u2013 you might want to focus on Session and Session 6 in preparation for the Challenge!).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
How It Works <\/strong><\/h3>\nOne\u00a0June 17, you\u2019ll gain access to interactive workbooks that guide you through the challenge. You\u2019ll be evaluated on accuracy, efficiency, and execution\u2014every 20 seconds, your endpoint will be tested against a secret source-of-truth.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll register via the Microsoft AI Genius Challenge<\/a>\u00a0page and receive your login credentials directly from our partner platform.<\/p>\nThe challenge is designed to be completed in\u00a090 minutes, with a 30-minute grace period. And yes, there\u2019s a leaderboard, because what\u2019s a challenge without a little friendly competition?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is more than a one-off event. It\u2019s part of our broader commitment to providing meaningful, hands-on AI skilling opportunities for developers. The AI Genius Challenge is the culmination of the series, but it\u2019s also the beginning of something bigger: a growing community of builders, innovators, and advocates who are shaping the future of AI on Azure.<\/p>\n
So, are you ready to prove you\u2019re an AI Genius?<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Visit Microsoft AI Genius Challenge | Microsoft Reactor<\/a> and join us on June 17.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Missed a session? No problem! You can catch up here: https:\/\/aka.ms\/On-demandAIGeniusSeries \u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Azure AI Discord: https:\/\/<\/a>aka.ms\/AzureAI\/Discord<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Generative AI for beginners: https:\/\/aka.ms\/genai-beginners<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- AI Agents for beginners: https:\/\/aka.ms\/ai-agents-beginners<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Build AI Tour open content: https:\/\/aka.ms\/aitour\/repos<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Learn content collection: https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/collections\/j06of1wx0887g7<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Because we know developers are doers. We learn by building, by breaking things, and by solving problems that matter. The AI Genius Challenge is your chance to:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Learn your way: Unlock a gamified lab environment that lets you apply your skills in a real-world scenario.<\/li>\n
- Test your skills: Compete against peers across Asia in a timed challenge with live scoring and AI-powered feedback.<\/li>\n
- Expand your ideas: Build tools that work, validate your theories, and refine your approach with real-time insights.<\/li>\n
- Prove your ability: Earn your LinkedIn AI Genius Challenger badge to showcase your AI Genius credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
And if you didn\u2019t join the live sessions \u2013 no problem.\u00a0 You can watch back all of the series on demand here\u00a0AI Genius Series – YouTube<\/a><\/u>\u00a0(top tip \u2013 you might want to focus on Session and Session 6 in preparation for the Challenge!).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
How It Works <\/strong><\/h3>\n
One\u00a0June 17, you\u2019ll gain access to interactive workbooks that guide you through the challenge. You\u2019ll be evaluated on accuracy, efficiency, and execution\u2014every 20 seconds, your endpoint will be tested against a secret source-of-truth.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll register via the Microsoft AI Genius Challenge<\/a>\u00a0page and receive your login credentials directly from our partner platform.<\/p>\n
The challenge is designed to be completed in\u00a090 minutes, with a 30-minute grace period. And yes, there\u2019s a leaderboard, because what\u2019s a challenge without a little friendly competition?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This is more than a one-off event. It\u2019s part of our broader commitment to providing meaningful, hands-on AI skilling opportunities for developers. The AI Genius Challenge is the culmination of the series, but it\u2019s also the beginning of something bigger: a growing community of builders, innovators, and advocates who are shaping the future of AI on Azure.<\/p>\n
So, are you ready to prove you\u2019re an AI Genius?<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Visit Microsoft AI Genius Challenge | Microsoft Reactor<\/a> and join us on June 17.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n
- \n
- Missed a session? No problem! You can catch up here: https:\/\/aka.ms\/On-demandAIGeniusSeries \u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Azure AI Discord: https:\/\/<\/a>aka.ms\/AzureAI\/Discord<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Generative AI for beginners: https:\/\/aka.ms\/genai-beginners<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- AI Agents for beginners: https:\/\/aka.ms\/ai-agents-beginners<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Build AI Tour open content: https:\/\/aka.ms\/aitour\/repos<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Learn content collection: https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/collections\/j06of1wx0887g7<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Azure AI Discord: https:\/\/<\/a>aka.ms\/AzureAI\/Discord<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
- Missed a session? No problem! You can catch up here: https:\/\/aka.ms\/On-demandAIGeniusSeries \u00a0<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n