hOW TO WIN DOODLE FOR GOOGLE: AI Hired as Judges in Schools, Sparking Heated Debate Over Future of Creative Contests
In a move set to revolutionize the most coveted student art competition, several US school districts will debut an AI judging panel for this year's "Doodle for Google" contest. Starting in 2025, the AI—trained on a decade of winning entries—will analyze millions of submissions for emotional resonance, regional storytelling, and "viral potential." Critics call it a sterile step, but supporters argue it finally levels the playing field. The top prize? A $30,000 scholarship and the doodle's appearance on the Google homepage, but now the real challenge is hacking the algorithm. Is the future of creative contests no longer human?