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News18
21-07-2025
- News18
AI vs Human: After 600 Minutes, Machine Bows To Human Brain In World Coding Championship
Last Updated: Przemyslaw Debiak's sharp coding skills and strategy outpaced the AI's predictable logic, as he swiftly solved complex problems and claimed victory at the coding championship In a remarkable development, an AI programmer has created history by defeating an advanced AI model in the World Coding Championship, sparking renewed faith in human ingenuity. This unprecedented victory highlights that human skills and intelligence still surpass that of artificial intelligence in the realm of technology. The World Coding Championship is a prestigious event where programmers from across the globe showcase their coding prowess by tackling complex problems in a limited timeframe. This year, the competition featured a unique twist: a human contestant pitted against a highly advanced AI model. The challenge was not just a test of technical abilities but also a measure of whether human intellect could outperform machine learning. Humanity has prevailed (for now!)I'm completely exhausted. I figured, I had 10h of sleep in the last 3 days and I'm barely alive. I'll post more about the contest when I get some rest. — Psyho (@FakePsyho) July 16, 2025 The triumph of the human mind was exemplified by programmer Przemyslaw Debiak, who emerged as the champion of the coding contest. Debiak's exceptional programming skills and strategic thinking were on full display as he tackled intricate problems swiftly, outmatching the AI's predictable methods. Experts attribute his success to his creativity and intuitive intelligence, which provided an unexpected edge over the AI's data-driven approach. The Competition Lasted 10 Hours The competition, spanning an intense 10 hours, saw the AI model, crafted with cutting-edge techniques specifically for coding challenges, fall short against Debiak's quick decision-making and innovative thinking. Despite moments of self-doubt, Debiak persevered and ultimately triumphed over the AI. Who Is Przemyslaw Debiak? Przemyslaw Debiak, the man who defeated artificial intelligence, is a seasoned programmer and a former employee of OpenAI. With a history of participation in numerous coding competitions, Debiak's victory underscores the potential of collaborative efforts between humans and machines to tackle even more complex problems in the field of technology. He shared updates on the competition via the social media platform X, expressing his exhaustion but also his elation at outsmarting the AI. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 18:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- NDTV
Human Coder Beats AI In Epic 10-Hour Showdown: 'Humanity Prevails, For Now'
Machines might not be able to dominate humans despite the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) -- at least yet, after a Polish programmer defeated an OpenAI model in a head-to-head coding competition. Programmer Przemyslaw Debiak, better known as Psycho, emerged victorious after a 10-hour marathon coding stint at the AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 Heuristic contest in Tokyo. The contest might have been the first time where an AI model competed directly against top human programmers in a major onsite world championship, according to a report in Arstechnia. Having already competed in several events prior to the big showdown against AI, Debiak, a former OpenAI employee, managed to coast to victory despite being 'completely exhausted'. "Humanity has prevailed (for now!) I'm completely exhausted. I figured, I had 10 hours of sleep in the last 3 days and I'm barely alive," wrote Debiak on X (formerly Twitter). "The results are official now and my lead over AI increased from 5.5 per cent to 9.5 per cent. Honestly, the hype feels kind of bizarre. Never expected so many people would be interested in programming contests. Guess this means I should drop in here more often," he added. The competition required the contestants to solve a single complex optimisation problem over 10 hours. The solution lies in using clever, often imperfect strategies to reach the best possible solutions within strict time constraints. While Debiak may have emerged as the winner, the AI model still managed to outperform the remaining elite human programmers, who had each qualified for the competition through year-long rankings. See the post here: Humanity has prevailed (for now!) I'm completely exhausted. I figured, I had 10h of sleep in the last 3 days and I'm barely alive. I'll post more about the contest when I get some rest. (To be clear, those are provisional results, but my lead should be big enough) — Psyho (@FakePsyho) July 16, 2025 Also Read | What Is Baby Grok? Musk's xAI Announces Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot After Companion Controversy "Last human to defeat AI?" Social media users congratulated Debiak on his victory and asked him to share the solution which helped him upstage the AI model. "Congrats! Looking forward to your analysis on the solutions if you get time," said one user, while another added: "This is much more interesting than basketball, tennis or even chess championships." A third commented: "You are likely one of the last humans to defeat an AI in a programming contest. This is a huge deal for humanity as a whole, even those who don't care about programming contests." With experts predicting that AI models will reach human-level consciousness, more popularly known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), in the next few years, Debiak's victory could perhaps be the last few instances where humans are able to beat the machines.
