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throwaway0123_5 | 3 months ago

Given what I understand about the nature of competitive programming competitions, using an LLM seems kind of like using a calculator in an arithmetic competition (if such a thing existed) or a dictionary in a spelling bee.

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jama211|3 months ago

I feel like it’s more like using an electronic dictionary in a spelling bee that already allowed you to use a paper dictionary. All it really does is demonstrate that the format isn’t suited to be a competition in the first place.

Which is why I think it’s great they dropped the competitive part and have just made it an advent calendar. Much better that way.