Is Cheaters getting Bannned?

Revision en2, by delwinshibuj, 2026-06-28 10:06:19

The latest Codeforces Round 1105 (Div. 2) felt much harder than the usual Div. 2 contests, especially for beginners. But that's not what I actually wanted to talk about.

Lately, I've been noticing a lot of brand-new accounts reaching Pupil or even Expert within just two or three rated contests. Of course, I know that some people are genuinely strong programmers or are using alternate accounts, so a fast rating increase alone doesn't prove anything.

What worries me is that AI has become so accessible now. It feels like some people might be using it during rated contests, and if that's happening, it's unfair to everyone who is participating honestly. Even a few such accounts can significantly affect the standings and the rating changes of genuine participants.

For example, I came across accounts like pranav.devvv and mo__om that climbed very quickly. I'm not accusing these users of cheating, since I don't have proof. I'm only mentioning them as examples of the kind of rapid rating progression that has made me wonder how much AI-assisted cheating is affecting contests.

So my question is: Is Codeforces planning to improve the detection of AI-assisted cheating or introduce any measures to better protect the ratings of honest participants?

I really enjoy competitive programming and Codeforces, but it would be disappointing if genuine contestants keep losing rating because others are using external tools during contests.

Tags #cheaters

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