MLOps.community Best AI Hackathon Project Ever? [Bit Size Episode]
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Oct 3, 2025 A winning team at the hackathon reveals their groundbreaking AI travel agent that manages group trips from start to finish. They share insights on overcoming design challenges and integrating multiple agents. The conversation delves into secure, seamless payment systems without human intervention. User experience is highlighted with interactions via calls and WhatsApp. The use of automation for bookings is impressively detailed, showcasing their rapid traction and team's collaborative spirit. Join them as they invite fellow developers to innovate with Unicorn Mafia!
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AI Travel Agent Built In A Hackathon
- The team built an AI travel agent to coordinate group trips and handle end-to-end planning.
- It collects preferences, proposes an itinerary, and can book flights, hotels, and order food for the group.
Orchestration Beats Unbounded Agents
- Integrating many specialized agents quickly becomes messy without strict guardrails.
- The team iterated on architecture and emphasized orchestration to keep agents coordinated and safe.
Adopt New Voice Features Fast
- Use specialized APIs and new features quickly to expand capabilities like voice and DTMF.
- Adopt recent releases (e.g., ElevenLabs dial tones) to handle interactive phone flows programmatically.