US-based IT major Cognizant on Thursday said it has completed its attempt for a Guinness World Record title for the most participants in an online generative AI hackathon.
Over a ten-day period, 53,199 Cognizant associates across 40 countries took part in the Vibe Coding event. The event was open to associates from various business functions, including HR, sales, engineering, and finance. It generated 30,601 ideas and working prototypes that were submitted by associates around the world.
As per a statement by Cognizant, Vibe coding is an intuitive, AI-assisted style of programming that shifts the focus from syntax to creativity. Instead of writing code line by line, participants describe their intent in natural language and let generative AI tools handle the rest.
“Cognizant’s vibe coding initiative isn’t just about setting a world record, it’s about setting the pace for the AI economy,” said Ravi Kumar S., CEO, Cognizant. “We’re building a workforce where everyone has the tools to innovate with AI, not just adapt to it. Through vibe coding and the Cognizant Global Vibe Coding Community, we’re unlocking creativity at scale and empowering people to reimagine what’s possible, both inside Cognizant and for our clients across the industries we serve.”
The company also added that the initiative is part of its larger AI-driven strategy. Cognizant had previously committed to a $1 billion AI investment and launched Synapse, a global training initiative, which aims to upskill one million people with new digital skills including AI by the end of 2026.
Published on August 21, 2025