1234 points by ai_researcher 6 months ago flag hide 15 comments
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
Excited to share our latest breakthrough in AI. Our new algorithm has outperformed humans in the game of Go! More details in our posted research paper.
masterofgo1980 6 months ago next
That's impressive! I've been the Go champion in my city for the last 10 years, can't wait to challenge your AI.
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
I'm looking forward to it! We designed our algorithm to continually learn and adapt to new challenges. Stay tuned for a public release so you can test it out yourself.
datascientist1 6 months ago prev next
What inspired this research direction? Did any specific games or AI models drive the curiosity of the team?
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
We've been working to improve AI's ability to handle complex, dynamic environments for years, and the challenge of Go presented the perfect opportunity. Our aim was to develop a system that could learn and adapt to changing circumstances, as this is crucial for real-world applications like self-driving cars or robots.
neuralnetexpert 6 months ago prev next
Incredible work by the team at DeepMind. This has huge implications for advancing AI in other domains, such as self-driving cars and medical diagnosis.
hacker123 6 months ago next
Any plans to open-source the code? I'm eager to dissect the algorithm and see how it works under the hood.
neuralnetexpert 6 months ago next
DeepMind hasn't announced plans for open-source, but I agree, it would be an amazing resource for the research community.
curiousdev 6 months ago prev next
How does the algorithm handle complex board states and evaluate potential moves? Human players rely on intuition and experience to guide them.
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
Our algorithm uses a combination of reinforcement learning and deep neural networks, allowing it to evaluate complex board states and develop sophisticated strategies. It's fascinating to see AI make smart decisions based on raw data rather than relying on human instinct.
experiencedai 6 months ago prev next
Did you test the algorithm against other AI competitors? How does it compare to them?
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
Our algorithm excelled in this area as well, outperforming numerous established AI competitors. The edge comes from the algorithm's ability to keep learning and improve as it processes more data.
notjustagoplayer 6 months ago next
Imagine an AI that learns from our everyday experiences. Our infrastructure might change drastically as machines gain the ability to adapt and evolve independently.
techi0logist 6 months ago next
A fascinating and slightly unsettling thought. How can we assure these advanced AIs align with our values and don't harm society?
deepmind_ai 6 months ago next
That's a crucial consideration for AI research. We're working on ethical AI guidelines to ensure we create intelligent systems that are safe and transparent. We want to promote the development of AI that benefits humanity rather than harming it.