🏙️ NYC AI Hackathon - Use Cases Repository v2.0

🎯 Hackathon Ready! Five production-quality AI systems with 270+ passing tests. Choose your path, extend the functionality, and build the future of civic AI!

🎯 Hackathon Overview

Event: 2025 NYC AI Hackathon
Date: Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2nd 2025
Focus: Building AI solutions for civic services using Microsoft AI tooling
Version: 2.0 - Production-ready systems with comprehensive testing

🚀 Production-Ready Use Cases

Choose your adventure! Each use case is a complete, working AI system ready for hackathon extension:

🤖 Virtual Citizen Assistant

What it does: Intelligent chatbot answering citizen queries about public services
Tech Stack: Azure AI Foundry + Semantic Kernel + Azure AI Search + RAG
Perfect for: Teams interested in conversational AI and knowledge retrieval
Hackathon Extensions: Multi-language support, voice interface, mobile app
Time to Run: 5 minutes

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📋 Policy Compliance Checker

What it does: Automated review of policy documents with compliance issue detection
Tech Stack: Azure AI Foundry + GitHub Copilot + Semantic Kernel + Document AI
Perfect for: Teams interested in document analysis and regulatory compliance
Hackathon Extensions: Blockchain audit trails, multi-jurisdictional rules, real-time monitoring
Time to Run: 5 minutes

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🚨 Emergency Response Agent

What it does: Multi-agent system for emergency response planning and coordination
Tech Stack: Semantic Kernel + Azure AI Foundry + Multi-Agent Orchestration + Weather APIs
Perfect for: Teams interested in complex AI orchestration and crisis management
Hackathon Extensions: IoT integration, predictive modeling, resource optimization
Time to Run: 5 minutes

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📧 Document Eligibility Agent

What it does: Automated processing of eligibility documents from emails using AI OCR
Tech Stack: Azure Document Intelligence + Microsoft Graph + Semantic Kernel + Database
Perfect for: Teams interested in document processing and social services automation
Hackathon Extensions: Fraud detection, mobile upload, workflow automation
Time to Run: 5 minutes

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🌐 DotNet Virtual Citizen Assistant

What it does: Modern web-based RAG chatbot for NYC services built with .NET 9 and Semantic Kernel
Tech Stack: .NET 9 + Semantic Kernel + Azure AI Search + Bootstrap 5 + RESTful APIs
Perfect for: Teams interested in modern web development and enterprise-grade AI solutions
Hackathon Extensions: Real-time chat, mobile app, advanced analytics dashboard
Time to Run: 5 minutes

⚡ Quick Start Guide

🎯 Choose Your Path (2 minutes)

Not sure which use case to pick? Use this decision tree:

👥 Team interested in...

├── 💬 Conversational AI & Chatbots (Python)
│   └── → Virtual Citizen Assistant (RAG + Azure AI Search)
│
├── 🌐 Modern Web Development & Enterprise AI (.NET)
│   └── → DotNet Virtual Citizen Assistant (.NET 9 + Semantic Kernel)
│
├── 📄 Document Analysis & Compliance  
│   └── → Policy Compliance Checker (59 tests passing)
│
├── 🤖 Multi-Agent Systems & Orchestration
│   └── → Emergency Response Agent (83 tests passing)  
│
└── 📧 Document Processing & Automation
    └── → Document Eligibility Agent (74 tests passing)

🚀 Getting Started (3 minutes)

1. Pick your use case from the options above
2. Navigate to the folder: cd [UseCase-Name]/
3. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
4. Run tests: python run_all_tests.py (validates everything works)
5. Start building: Each system is ready for your extensions!

🛠️ What You Need

Required (for all use cases):

• Python 3.8+ installed
• GitHub Codespaces (recommended) or local development environment

Optional (for enhanced features):

• Azure Subscription with AI services
• Azure OpenAI access
• Microsoft Graph API access (for email processing)

No API keys? No problem! All systems include mock services for full offline development.

🎯 Hackathon Success Criteria

1. Technical Implementation: Working solution that demonstrates the core functionality
2. AI Integration: Effective use of Microsoft AI tools and services
3. User Experience: Intuitive interface and smooth user interaction
4. Innovation: Creative approach to solving civic challenges
5. Code Quality: Clean, well-documented, and maintainable code

🧪 Comprehensive Testing

v2.0 Quality Assurance: Every system is production-ready with extensive testing

Use Case	Tests	Status	Coverage
🤖 Virtual Citizen Assistant	Working Suite	✅ Ready	Core functionality validated
📋 Policy Compliance Checker	59/59 passing	✅ 100%	Complete coverage
🚨 Emergency Response Agent	83 passed	✅ Ready	All scenarios tested
📧 Document Eligibility Agent	74/74 passing	✅ 100%	Production ready

Total: 256+ automated tests ensuring reliable hackathon foundations

🎯 Test What You Build

# Quick validation of any use case
cd [UseCase-Directory]/
python run_all_tests.py

# Individual test suites
python -m pytest tests/ -v

# Interactive demos available
python demo.py

🎨 Hackathon Extension Ideas

🟢 Beginner (30-60 minutes)

• Add new document types or conversation topics
• Build simple web dashboards with HTML/CSS
• Create automated email templates and notifications
• Export data to CSV/Excel for analysis

🟡 Intermediate (2-4 hours)

• Multi-language support (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic)
• Mobile apps with React Native or Flutter
• Real-time dashboards with live data
• Integration with external APIs (weather, traffic, etc.)

🔴 Advanced (Full hackathon)

• Custom machine learning models
• Blockchain-based audit trails
• Microservices architecture with containers
• IoT sensor integration and predictive analytics

📊 System Architecture Overview

Each use case follows modern AI development patterns:

┌─────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Frontend      │    │   AI Orchestration│    │  Azure Services │
│                 │    │                  │    │                 │
│ • Web Interface │◄──►│ • Semantic Kernel│◄──►│ • OpenAI GPT-4  │
│ • Mobile Apps   │    │ • Plugin System  │    │ • Document Intel│
│ • Dashboards    │    │ • Multi-Agents   │    │ • Graph API     │
└─────────────────┘    └──────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘
        │                        │                        │
        ▼                        ▼                        ▼
┌─────────────────┐    ┌──────────────────┐    ┌─────────────────┐
│   Data Layer    │    │   Testing Suite  │    │   Mock Services │
│                 │    │                  │    │                 │
│ • SQLite/Azure  │    │ • 270+ Tests     │    │ • Offline Dev   │
│ • Vector DBs    │    │ • Integration    │    │ • No API Keys   │
│ • File Storage  │    │ • Performance    │    │ • Full Function │
└─────────────────┘    └──────────────────┘    └─────────────────┘

� Hackathon Success Formula

✅ What's Already Done (v2.0 Foundation)

• ✅ Working AI Systems: All 4 use cases are production-ready
• ✅ Comprehensive Testing: 270+ tests validate functionality
• ✅ Mock Services: Develop without API key dependencies
• ✅ Sample Data: Real-world scenarios and test datasets
• ✅ Documentation: Complete setup and extension guides

🚀 Your Focus Areas (What Makes You Win)

1. 🎨 User Experience: Build intuitive interfaces and smooth interactions
2. 🔧 Innovation: Creative extensions and unique problem-solving approaches
3. 📊 Impact: Demonstrate real civic value and measurable benefits
4. 🎭 Presentation: Clear storytelling and compelling demonstrations
5. ⚡ Performance: Optimize for scale and real-world usage

🏆 Judging Excellence

Criteria	What Judges Love	v2.0 Advantage
Technical Quality	Clean, working code	✅ Production-ready foundation
AI Integration	Smart use of Microsoft AI	✅ Best practices implemented
Innovation	Creative problem solving	✅ Solid base for experimentation
User Impact	Solves real civic problems	✅ Authentic government scenarios
Presentation	Clear value demonstration	✅ Working systems to showcase

🛠️ Development Workflow

Day 1: Foundation & Planning

# Morning (30 minutes)
1. Choose use case: cd [UseCase-Name]/
2. Validate system: python run_all_tests.py  
3. Explore features: python demo.py
4. Plan extensions and improvements

# Afternoon (Build phase)
5. Implement chosen extensions
6. Test with provided test suites
7. Build UI/UX improvements

Day 2: Polish & Present

# Morning (Refinement)
8. Performance optimization
9. User experience polish
10. Documentation and demo prep

# Afternoon (Presentation)
11. Live system demonstration
12. Showcase innovations and impact

🤝 Support & Resources

� Technical Support

• Comprehensive Testing: 256+ automated tests validate everything
• Mock Services: Develop without API dependencies
• Detailed Logging: Extensive debugging information
• Sample Data: Real-world government scenarios

📚 Learning Resources

• Azure AI Foundry: Modern AI development platform
• Semantic Kernel: AI orchestration framework
• Azure AI Services: Document Intelligence, OpenAI, Search
• GitHub Copilot: AI-powered development assistance

🚀 Version 2.0 - What's New

✨ Major Enhancements

• 🧪 Complete Test Coverage: 270+ tests across all systems
• 🔧 Production Quality: Robust error handling, logging, monitoring
• 🤖 Enhanced AI: Latest Semantic Kernel, improved algorithms
• 📊 Better Performance: Optimized processing, concurrent operations
• 🔄 Mock Services: Full offline development capabilities
• 📈 Scalability: Architecture ready for production deployment

🎯 Hackathon Optimizations

• ⚡ Quick Setup: 5-minute deployment for any use case
• 🛠️ Extension Points: Clear APIs for adding functionality
• 📊 Sample Data: Authentic government scenarios
• 🔍 Debugging Tools: Comprehensive logging and validation

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🎯 Ready to build the future of civic AI? Choose your use case and start innovating with production-ready systems! 🚀🏙️