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Walrus launches chatbot memory challenge with $2,500 prize pool

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Walrus is hosting a developer challenge called "Session 8: Chatbots That Remember," aiming to solve the issue of chatbots forgetting user context between sessions. Participants are tasked with building or modifying AI chatbots to utilize persistent memory across different users and devices, with a focus on showcasing new user experiences. The challenge utilizes Walrus Memory for context storage and offers a $2,500 prize pool across categories like Best Chatbot and a special track for using open-source or alternative models instead of just OpenAI or Claude. The deadline for submissions is October 9th, 2026. AI

IMPACT Encourages development of more persistent and context-aware chatbots, potentially improving user experience across various applications.

RANK_REASON Developer challenge focused on improving chatbot functionality using a specific memory technology.

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Walrus launches chatbot memory challenge with $2,500 prize pool

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Rohit ·

    Build a chatbot that actually remembers context (and win from a 2,500 prize pool!) 🧠🤖

    <p>Most chatbots suffer from the goldfish problem—they forget who you are the second you close the tab or start a new session.</p> <p>The team at Walrus is hosting a dev challenge called Session 8: Chatbots That Remember, and they are looking for builders to fix this. The goal is…

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