Can AI fill out a winning March Madness bracket?

PUBLISHED Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · by sheldon h. jacobson chicago tribune

AI BRIEFING

⬤ AI models can analyze team statistics, trends, and past performance to make predictions, but filling out a perfect bracket is still a challenging task
⬤ Recent AI-powered bracket predictions have shown promising results, but human intuition and expertise are still essential for making accurate picks
⬤ While AI can provide valuable insights, the unpredictability of college basketball makes it nearly impossible for a machine to fill out a perfect bracket