> AlphaCode placed at about the level of the median competitor,
In many programming contests, a large number of people can't solve the problem at all, and drop out without submitting anything. Frequently that means the median scoring solution is a blank file.
Therefore, without further information, this statement shouldn't be taken to be as impressive as it sounds.
In many programming contests, a large number of people can't solve the problem at all, and drop out without submitting anything. Frequently that means the median scoring solution is a blank file.
Therefore, without further information, this statement shouldn't be taken to be as impressive as it sounds.