antcpu Human in the Loop Challenge · September 2026 Cohort · Effective September 1, 2026
These terms exist to protect challengers and maintain the integrity of the program.
1. What This Program Is
A 30-day unpaid internship challenge open to global applicants, September 1–30, 2026. The application process itself is the internship. Top performers are selected for the Human in the Loop Internship running October 2026–January 2027. All participants join the antcpu Builders Network regardless of outcome.
2. Eligibility
Open globally. No location requirements.
No prior experience required.
One registration per person.
3. Commitment
~5 hours per week. Real commitment, not passive.
AI tools are encouraged and expected.
Disappearing without communication is the only real disqualifier.
4. Unpaid Nature
The challenge and internship are unpaid. You earn real portfolio work, verifiable role titles, community membership, references at 55%+ progress, and priority for future paid roles.
5. Work Ownership
You retain ownership of all original work.
By submitting, you grant antcpu a non-exclusive licence to display your work publicly.
antcpu will always credit you by name.
6. Data & Privacy
Registration data is stored securely and not sold or shared with third parties.
Public profile info (name, track, progress) is visible on the leaderboard.
To request data removal: antcpu@gmail.com
7. Conduct
Submit original work or clearly attribute AI-assisted work.
Give honest, constructive peer feedback.
Treat all challengers with respect.
No multiple accounts or metric manipulation.
Community Guidelines
Free doesn't mean cheap. This community is built on real work, real feedback, and real respect.
The One Rule
Treat every challenger the way you'd want to be treated on your first day at a job that matters to you.
Do
Post your actual work — even if unfinished
Give specific, actionable feedback
Credit AI tools used in submissions
Support challengers from all backgrounds
Communicate if you're falling behind
Don't
Submit work that isn't yours without attribution
Post generic praise that helps no one
Game peer feedback to boost your score
Disappear without communicating
Create multiple accounts
AI-Assisted Work
AI is encouraged. The standard is whether you directed it, refined it, and made it yours. Always note which tools you used.
September 2026 Cohort
The application process is the internship.
31 days. 4 identity gates. One team.
Show us who you are by doing the work —
not by writing about it.
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Global applicants welcome
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~5 hours per week
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AI tools provided and encouraged
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Real portfolio regardless of outcome
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Builders Network for all participants
Applications open September 1 — September 2026 Cohort
Become a Challenger.
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About you.
Basic info so we know who we're talking to. No CV required.
Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
Please enter a valid email address.
Please select your country.
Please select your timezone.
Your track.
Pick the path that fits you best. You can only choose one. Your background becomes your first Week 1 activity.
Please select a track.
Tell us more.
No right answers. We care more about curiosity than credentials.
Please tell us why you're here (minimum 30 characters).
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Any URL — GitHub, LinkedIn,
Instagram, YouTube, portfolio site, anything.
Please select your AI usage.
Before you submit.
Two things. Read them both.
Please check both boxes to continue.
⚠️Disappearing without a word is the only
real disqualifier.
If life happens, just tell us. We'll work with you.
September cohort opens Sep 1. You'll receive a confirmation
email immediately after registering.
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You're in, .
Check your inbox for a confirmation email.
Your dashboard unlocks September 1 — Day 1 starts then.