# Bad Influence story: ARC Prize 2026 paper track closes with 500+ submissions

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 19:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/59327144-aa35-4b25-81a5-af51acf56a45

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Latest update (11-09 19:00): ARC Prize 2026 paper track closes after 500+ submissions

Overview: ARC Prize says its 2026 paper track has closed after more than 500 papers were submitted. The organizer says results will be announced December 4.

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1. 11-09 19:00 · ARC Prize · [ARC Prize 2026 paper track closes after 500+ submissions](https://badinfluence.news/items/xsqmjm41lxj05rtv62sg59wmj)
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