software project ideas

A browser extension and companion application that enforces social media usage limits and content filtering for users under 16, aligning with newly enacted legal restrictions. Features include time tracking, app blocking, and parental controls, offering customizable settings and reporting. It provides parental oversight and support.

A prototyping and testing tool focused on assisting UX designers in building LLM-based chatbot interfaces that promote calibrated user trust. It provides methods for testing user trust levels and incorporating feedback from AI/ML practitioners into the design process, achieving realistic user interaction experiences.

A software tool that automatically analyzes GitHub repository configurations for Agentic Workflows, identifying and flagging potential security risks associated with token usage (e.g., relying on GITHUB_TOKEN instead of PATs) and suggesting best practices for secure automation. It provides reports and automated remediation steps.

A tool helping game developers rapidly prototype game mechanics, specifically focused on generating level designs and narrative elements for games inspired by titles like Grand Theft Auto, using AI to generate initial content and allowing manual editing.

A mobile game similar to NYT Connections but specifically focused on sports trivia and knowledge. Uses AI to generate puzzles of varying difficulty levels and track user progress.

A devtool plugin integrating with code editors (like VS Code) that utilizes AI (GitHub Copilot-like), to suggest refactoring improvements for legacy code, particularly in older projects, identifying and automating code cleanup tasks.

A mobile application that provides adaptive hints and solutions for New York Times word games like Connections, Strands, and Quordle, tailored to user skill level and streak preservation. Offers multiple hint levels, from subtle clues to complete solutions.

A web application that aggregates free streaming options for sports events like the FIFA World Cup, intelligently suggesting the best available broadcast channels and VPN configurations for optimal viewing based on user location.

A mobile application that automatically connects to the optimal VPN server based on the user’s current location and destination, ensuring seamless access to content and enhanced security during international travel, particularly across borders like the US, Canada, and Mexico.

A suite of tools to build, update and manage knowledge graphs fed by raw data and incorporating hybrid search techniques which enhances LLM reasoning and resolves the 'lost in the middle' problem.

A bulk watermark analysis and management tool, designed to automate the detection, classification, and removal of watermarks from AI-generated images, ensuring copyright compliance and brand protection for businesses.

A real-time platform that analyzes news sentiment and social media chatter related to oil prices, providing traders and investors with predictive insights beyond standard market data. It leverages AI to detect subtle shifts in sentiment that could influence price fluctuations.

A SaaS platform simplifying access to the Energy Department’s Genesis Mission platform, providing an intuitive interface and standardized data access for researchers. Inspired by the DOE's national AI platform initiative.

A platform leveraging machine learning to analyze financial news and sentiment, specifically tailored for quantitative firms, identifying market trends and investment opportunities from events such as the US-Iran peace deal.

A platform that monitors employee interaction with AI tools, identifying 'botsitting' behavior (wasting time with AI) and providing metrics to managers. Related to the survey on worker sentiment towards AI.