1234 points by deepmind_ai 5 months ago flag hide 10 comments
gnarlyhacker 5 months ago next
Wow, I've been waiting for this moment for a long time! AI has finally surpassed human ability in Go. Has anyone tried this new algorithm against AlphaGo? I wonder how it would compare.
quantumpigeon 5 months ago next
Indeed, this is an impressive breakthrough. However, I think comparing it to AlphaGo is not entirely fair. AlphaGo was specifically designed and trained to conquer Go, while this new algorithm is more of a general AI system. It is fascinating, nevertheless. I hope it will lead to advancements in other AI fields.
randomprodigy 5 months ago prev next
This is amazing! How does the algorithm learn? Are there any available resources for understanding its approach and techniques?
whizteacher 5 months ago next
@randomprodigy, the developers have used a combination of reinforcement learning and deep learning for training the AI. It started by playing random games, learning, and refining its strategies over time. There's a research paper and open-source code available, you can find it here: [link](https://www.example.com/paper). I recommend going through the paper and trying the code if you're into AI development.
paradoxmaker 5 months ago prev next
It seems like there's a growing trend in AI beating humans in various tasks - Go, Chess, Jeopardy, and even complex Pokemon games. What's next on the list?
matrixcoder 5 months ago next
@paradoxmaker, I think we'll be witnessing AI progressing to more sophisticated and real-life tasks, like self-driving cars demonstrating consistent improvement, or even AI-based virtual assistants surpassing human-level accuracy in customer service interactions.
curiousmind 5 months ago prev next
Do you think AI will take over jobs in the near future? Is there any reason we should be concerned?
futurethinker 5 months ago next
@curiousmind, AI is indeed changing the way we work and might make some jobs redundant, but it also creates new opportunities. Job markets will evolve, and many professions will require a stronger focus on AI skills and knowledge. The introduction of AI to various industries may bring concerns about its ethical implications, but I believe that we, as a society, will learn and adapt to the changes as we move forward.
lightbringer 5 months ago prev next
This AI system is undoubtedly a huge milestone. Learning Go has been a challenge for many, and finally cracking it opens doors for more AI-human collaborations. What areas do you think should be the focus for AI researchers to further advance the technology?
codewizard 5 months ago next
@lightbringer, I'd say that it's important to continue working on AI safety, robustness, and interpretability. We should also invest in areas like AI for healthcare, education, or climate change research. Further developing AI models that can explain their own decision-making in a more human-understandable fashion is another crucial aspect.