<![CDATA[Really, You Made This Without AI? Prove it]]> (the Verge)

The White House announced the launch of a new challenge aimed at developers to create a program that can perform a specific task without the aid of artificial intelligence. The challenge, called the 'Trillion Dollar Idea' contest, is seeking submissions from developers worldwide to create a program that can accurately classify images of everyday objects. The program must be able to identify objects in images taken from a smartphone camera without the use of deep learning or AI algorithms. The challenge is part of the White House's efforts to promote innovation and encourage the development of new technologies. The contest is open to developers of all ages and backgrounds, and the winning submission will receive a cash prize of $1 million. The deadline for submissions is March 31st. The White House has partnered with the non-profit organization, Code for America, to host the challenge. The goal of the challenge is to demonstrate that complex tasks can be performed without the use of AI, and to encourage developers to think creatively about problem-solving. The contest has sparked debate among experts, with some arguing that AI is an essential tool for achieving accurate results, while others see it as an opportunity to push the boundaries of innovation.