12-Year-Old Wins Youth Prize at Australian Poetry Slam with AI Poem
Blake Mackenzie, a 12-year-old from Newcastle, won the top youth prize at the 2026 Australian Poetry Slam finals in Sydney with 'Dear ChatGPT,' a performed poem about artificial intelligence.
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| Oct 27, 11:30 AM | abc.net.au | Twelve-year-old wins national slam poetry competition with 'Dear ChatGPT' |
| Oct 25, 9:43 PM | theguardian.com | 'Dear ChatGPT': 12-year-old wins top youth prize at Australian Poetry Slam – video |