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About the Hackathon

This year, we will focus on developing technological solutions to combat disinformation and strengthen public trust. The hackathon will be held in collaboration with the Israeli Internet Association, as part of a joint effort to address one of the most pressing threats of our time. According to the 2025 Global Risks Report, disinformation is the world’s leading global risk, with only 40% of people trusting the news they consume. In Israel, 86% of citizens report difficulty identifying reliable information online, and 73% of teenagers have been exposed to false content about sensitive national issues (Bezeq Report, 2024).

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The hackathon will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 8–9, 2025. 140 computer science students from both the graduate and undergraduate programs will gather for a 24-hour programming marathon, collaborating with faculty members, researchers, industry engineers, and professionals from the fields of media, public diplomacy, as well as researchers in information and behavior — to develop solutions with real applications.
This exceptional event will take place on the Technion campus. You can learn more about the event from articles published by the Technion and on Ynet.

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The Rules

Don't miss this important opportunity to make an impact!

Here are some basic rules before we begin:

Teams 

Each team will comprise 3–5 BSc, MSc, and PhD Technion students.

Participants

140 students in total.
 

Verification

Participants must present their student ID and registration confirmation email.

Prior Knowledge 

None required! We recommend participating in the workshops offered.
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Ownership 

Teams have full ownership of everything they develop during our hackathon.

Coding 

You may begin working on your project before the competition officially begins. Winning teams may be subject to a code review.

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