Abu Dhabi: Students at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) gained hands-on experience with a groundbreaking new platform for developing AI applications during the NYUAD AI Plugin and Product Development Hackathon this week—and learned just how quickly they can turn their ideas into real-world tools. ON DEMAND is a large language model (LLM) operating system developed by AIREV, a UAE-based company backed by Core 42, aiming to enhance global industries through artificial intelligence. It significantly reduces the time needed to develop complex applications from months to days.
The two-day hackathon, a collaboration between AIREV and NYU Abu Dhabi, showcased the potential of leveraging advanced AI tools in higher education and industry. Teams of five students each had the opportunity to create AI plugins or develop complete products using APIs, plugins, and ON DEMAND’s robust computing resources. The focus wasn't solely on creating plugins but also on developing intelligent agents seamlessly integrable into broader applications.
ON DEMAND empowers engineers and developers to build sophisticated solutions rapidly and efficiently. This platform has proven its worth not only by facilitating rapid product development but also by offering extensive customization and integration capabilities—critical features highlighted by participants during the hackathon.
During the event, participants accessed NYUAD’s computing facilities, enabling effective testing and refinement of their projects. The final presentations and project submissions showcased the creativity and technical skills of the students, illustrating the practical impacts of integrating AI into real-world applications.
This collaboration with NYUAD aligns with AIREV’s broader goal of fostering technological advancement and innovation. By integrating educational initiatives with state-of-the-art technology like the ON DEMAND platform, AIREV continues to contribute to global leadership in the field of artificial intelligence.
Muhammed Khalid, CEO and Founder of AIREV, expressed gratitude for NYU Abu Dhabi and the UAE leadership's support, emphasizing the event's role in advancing AI within the UAE and positioning the nation as a global leader in AI innovation. He underscored AIREV’s commitment to nurturing local talent and developing groundbreaking AI solutions to significantly contribute to the UAE's economy.
Dr. Andrew Jackson, Chief AI Officer of Core42, highlighted the hackathon's demonstration of ON DEMAND's readiness to democratize AI application development and its further potential outlined in its roadmap. He praised the NYU participants for presenting strong AI use cases with commercial potential, showcasing the speed at which new ideas can progress to MVP stage in just 24 hours. Dr. Jackson commended NYU's commitment to transforming UAE youth towards an AI future and Core42's dedication to supporting this initiative and driving AI adoption both in the UAE and internationally.
Malak Mansour, a Computer Science Student at New York University Abu Dhabi, described ON DEMAND as the next life-changing tool providing users, including young developers, businesses, and government entities, with a wide set of 'expert agents' in the form of plugins. She emphasized the freedom it gives users to create their own custom plugins for open-source publication or subscription-based distribution. Mansour envisioned an AI-powered future revolutionized by ON DEMAND plugins, focusing on providing credible and up-to-date sources to users more accessibly and easily than ever before.
AIREV, a UAE-based company, originated from the development of School Hack, an AI-powered EdTech platform helping students develop skills for future jobs. Transforming into an AI-powered educational social network, School Hack has amassed over 2 million users and responded to more than 62 million queries. As a certified partner with industry giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, and AWS, AIREV leverages its success in education to expand its technological prowess into sectors like healthcare, law, and finance, aiming to revolutionize these industries with advanced AI solutions.
