Is Alibaba CoCreate Pitch 2026 starting again? Anyone planning to join?

Hey everyone, I saw that a new round of Alibaba CoCreate Pitch might be kicking off again. Over the past couple of years, these kinds of competitions have been getting more AI-focused and way more accessible for solo builders and students.

Has anyone here participated in CoCreate or similar pitch competitions before?

Also, I’ve been wondering , with so many “AI-first” ideas nowadays, how do judges actually tell the difference between a real AI product and something that just looks like it’s AI-powered on the surface?

Curious to hear your thoughts and honest takes.