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The AWS PartyRock app MindMap Party  by Mario M won first prize in the Freestyle Category of the AWS PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon that was hosted on DevPost. The app lets you visualize AI-generated content created in PartyRock. The LLM produces markdowns on a topic and simultaneously a link that renders the markdown as a mind map. A static HTML file  deployed separately, receives the payload in the link and uses JavaScript to create the mind map. It uses the open-source   Markmap  project to build mindmaps from text.  The app creates four mind maps with varying level of detail. Read more about it in the creator's article . I've highlighted the parts in the prompts targeting the Claude model that I found interesting - 1) As a renowned authority on <topic>[Topic] </topic>, your expertise and comprehensive knowledge of mind maps related to this area are unmatched. Your task is to craft a meticulously structured Markdown mind map that captures the essence of <

From record-breaking heatwaves to devastating hurricanes, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common and intense. As the impacts of climate change become more pronounced, it's clear that our planet's weather patterns are undergoing significant shifts. These changes not only have profound implications for the natural world, but also for human societies. As we continue to grapple with the challenges of a changing climate, it's essential that we understand the interconnections between weather, ecology, and human society, and work towards sustainable solutions that prioritize the health and well-being of both people and the planet. Weather events in the news: April  2024 * The United Arab Emirates experienced on 16th April, its largest rainfall event since records began 75 years ago. 254.8mm (9.7in) had fallen on Khatm al-Shakla, in the emirate of al-Ain, over less than 24 hours. The country averages 140-200 mm of rainfall per year, while Dubai typically receives o

Over 7,600 registered on DevPost for the AWS PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon , a challenge for all builders to get hands-on making generative AI-powered apps with PartyRock, an Amazon Bedrock Playground. 1,446 projects were submitted under 5 categories during the period Jan 29 – Mar 11, 2024 that the contest was open. The winners - Overall Category 1st Place: Parable Rhythm - The Interactive Crime Thriller - $20,000 in AWS Credits 2nd Place: Faith - Manga Creation Tools - $10,000 in AWS Credits 3rd Place: Arghhhh! Zombie Interactive Learning Category 1st Place: DeBeat Coach - $4,000 USD in cash + $1,000 in AWS Credits 2nd Place: Asteroid Mining Assistant - $1,500 USD in cash + $1,000 in AWS Credits 3rd Place: Unlock Your Pet's Language - $500 USD in cash + $1,000 in AWS Credits Creative Assistants Category 1st Place: Faith - Manga Creation Tools - $4,000 USD in cash + $1,000 in AWS Credits 2nd Place: MovieCreator - $1,500 USD in cash + $1,000 in AWS Credits