> What does 32B parameters mean?

Each model you use must be less than 32 Billion parameters. For example, you could use a 32B parameter text generation models AND a 7B parameter ASR model AND a 12B parameter image generation model and still qualify.

> Can one project win multiple prizes?

Yes, most tracks and awards can be combined. For example if you:

- developed with openai codex
- used MiniCPM models as part of the core experience
- trained a custom model on  Modal's infrastructure
- kept all models under 4B parameters
- ran everything locally with no cloud API calls

Then you could qualify for the following:

- Nominated track (backyard ai or thousand token wood)
- An OpenBMB track
- The OpenAI track
- The Modal track
- Tiny titan bonus quest
- Off grid bonus quest

> Can i submit multiple app?

Yes, you can submit as many apps as you want for consideration.

> Do I need to exclusively use models by aspecific sponsor to be eligible for their prize?

No, you can use models by other providers as well, however:

- The sponsor's models must form a core part of the experience.
- Sponsor are looking for the most interesting use of _their_ models.

Keep this in mind when building is you want a chance at winning a sponsor prize.

> Am I eligible for the OpenAI codex prize if I did not receive free codex credits?

Yes. The credits that were given to the first 1000 registrants are not tied to the codex prize. As long as you use codex during the development of your app and have codex-attributed commits in either the space's commit history or a link GitHub repository, then you are eligible.

> Can I use a model not listed or a model by non-sponsoring organisation?

Yes. You can use any model you like as long as it is under 32B parameters for the general tracks. Sponsor specific prizes have their own criteria which may place some limitations on the models you can use.

> Can I use a hosted API instead of running locally?

Yes. Several partners (like OpenBMB) provide free hosted API access to their models and Hugging Face inference providers offer a host of options. 

However not all models are available via a cloud API and some prizes do require running locally to be eligible.

> How do I submit?

Ship a Gradio Space in the org, record a demo video, post on social, and update your README with links and frontmatter tags. 

See the 'submission' page for even more details.