The Voxel51 Data-Centric AI competition aims to challenge the status quo in AI development by focusing on data curation. The competition encourages participants to optimize data rather than just model architecture, with the goal of reducing dataset size while maintaining or improving object detection model performance. Participants will work with a large dataset and an open-source tool called FiftyOne for dataset curation and analysis. The competition offers prizes for top performers, including cash rewards and community swag packages, as well as opportunities for skill development, real-world impact, and recognition in the AI community.