GO-BRICS Launches First BRICS Hackathon on AI Energy Solutions with 17,000 Participants
The GO-BRICS India-Russia Energy-o-thon 2026, the world's first BRICS nations hackathon, was launched virtually, engaging over 17,000 engineering students from India and Russia. Coordinated by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology and initiated by the GO-BRICS Business Forum, the event challenges participants to use AI to manage a 90 MW power deficit in an industrial grid while maintaining sustainability. Teams collaborate over 72 hours on the DION platform, with notable participation from leading institutions and over 40% women.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 33/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- businessstandard— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a neutral, factual account focusing on the collaborative initiative between India and Russia within the BRICS framework. They emphasize technological innovation and educational participation without political commentary. The coverage highlights institutional roles and participant demographics, reflecting a cooperative international development perspective without partisan framing.
The tone across the articles is positive and informative, emphasizing innovation, large-scale participation, and gender diversity. The coverage celebrates the launch of a pioneering event addressing energy challenges through AI, portraying it as a constructive and forward-looking collaboration between BRICS nations.
How 2 sources covered this story
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