{
  "id": 16574788,
  "title": "Coupang and OpenAI Co-host AI Grand Prix Singapore 2026 Hackathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/coupang-and-openai-co-host-ai-grand-prix-singapore-2026-hackathon",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-26T08:07:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/coupang-and-openai-co-host-ai-grand-prix-singapore-2026-hackathon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coupang, a Seattle-based technology company with a global presence, co-hosted the AI Grand Prix Singapore 2026, a multi-challenge AI hackathon, alongside OpenAI. The event, held at Carousell Campus from October 24-25, 2026, attracted 60 participants from a pool of 150 applicants. Participants tackled three distinct challenges using OpenAI Codex: Game Hack, Spot the Mismatch, and Group Hack. Kay Hng Quek emerged as the overall champion, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Winners received a Mac mini, DJI Mic 3, Elgato Stream Deck Plus, US$13,000 in OpenAI API credits, and OpenAI subscription benefits. The event aimed to foster innovation and collaboration in the AI community, marking Coupang's first partnership with OpenAI.",
  "summary": "Overnight AI challenge saw 60 participants tackle a series of challenges using OpenAI Codex, with Kay Hng Quek taking the top prize SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 October 2026 – Coupang, a Seattle-based technology company that serves customers in 190 countries and territories, co-hosted an overnight AI hackathon, AI Grand Prix Singapore 2026 (\" AI Grand Prix \") with OpenAI. It was…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}