Contests on Codeforces don’t feel the same anymore. Many of us spend weeks learning, solving, and struggling, while others just open AI tools and take unfair ranks. This makes honest coders feel ignored, and if this keeps going, real competition will slowly die. The winners won’t be the best programmers anymore, just the best at talking to AI tools.

My proposal is simple, and just a first version: Codeforces could create an official browser extension. To join a contest, you must turn it on during the contest. It blocks AI pages and cheating tools. I know it’s not a perfect solution, but it’s a fair first step. It makes cheating harder and protects those who want to compete honestly.

An extension works because site blockers already exist. If Codeforces builds its own version, the community can improve and update it. Start small: block obvious AI tools. Later, combine it with copy-paste checks and stronger measures.

To everyone who does not cheat: you are not alone. Please don’t lose hope. Your real skill grows slowly but strongly if you spend time studying instead of chasing shortcuts. You will enjoy true wins, and you will be proud. Remember that ranks can lie, but learning lasts. If you fall into the cheating loop, you will lose more than a rank — you will lose confidence and the joy of real improvement.