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Humanity's Last Hackathon

Use Codex from OpenAI to build Mac Metal kernels, register through Hugging Face, and qualify for the final challenge in Humanity's Last Hackathon.

Launch: May 15th, 2026Format: Qualify online for the final battle

Challenge Flow

Build, benchmark, and submit a Mac Metal kernel.

  • Claim access, set up your environment, and prepare for the qualification track.
  • Use Codex from OpenAI to optimize a Mac Metal kernel against the benchmark task.
  • Submit the result through Hugging Face and track your standing on the leaderboard.
  • Advance to the final challenge if your kernel makes the cut.
Kernels3 Mac Metal kernels
TokensFree Codex for all participants.
Why it mattersThese kernels allow more models to run on device at higher speeds.
Prizes1 year free ChatGPT Plus and Hugging Face Pro for winners.
ScoringFastest kernels qualify to the final round, where context is judged on kept away kernels.
CommunityStay in touch with organizers and other participants on Discord.

Registration

Register on Hugging Face.

Continue on Hugging Face to open the official Humanity's Last Hackathon registration page.