An AI prompt battle at the Upscale Conference turned out to be more disappointing than exciting. Expected to showcase creativity, the event instead felt like a live demonstration of a Google search. Competitors struggled with prompts like “fish-eye lens, girl in a room, fashion photo,” leaving the audience in awkward silence as they waited for something impressive to unfold. Only one out of three contestants managed to complete a prompt within the time limit, and even that effort was marred by technical issues. The problem lies not just with the competitors but with the concept of prompting itself. Effective AI art requires more than just clever words; it needs real craftsmanship, such as 3D modeling or digital painting. The current focus on simple prompts reduces AI's potential to a flat experience, lacking the artistry and collaboration that could bring it to life. While platforms like Freepik's Spaces and others show promise for future AI use, the prompt battle underscored how much work remains. The hope is for next year's events to move beyond basic text input and explore more dynamic forms of artistic expression.