Obfuscated C Code Contest Challenges in the AI Era
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New Stack
The IOCCC returned after four years with a record 23 high-quality obfuscated C code entries, showcasing human mastery over AI analysis, with some entries using Unicode and creative tricks. Judges emphasized human skill over AI, and the contest celebrated its tradition with a modernized presentation, including videos and live announcements. The event highlighted the ongoing challenge of AI in understanding complex code and will continue in December 2025.