> If an AI can do it instantly, it starts to feel like pointless busy work, Isn't every coding competition pointless busywork? The organisers already know the

> If an AI can do it instantly, it starts to feel like pointless busy work, Isn't every coding competition pointless busywork? The organisers already know the solution, and even if they don't I can probably find a dozen solutions on github/reddit/wherever. The point is you can enjoy it even though it's pointless busywork - much like you can enjoy doing a crossword, or running a marathon, or lifting a heavy weight in the gym.