Human vs Machine: The Significance of AlphaGo

June 26, 2016
15:30–16:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Explore the scientific and societal significance of an artificial intelligence that has mastered the ancient strategy game of Go, a feat long thought impossible. Also known as Weiqi or Baduk, Go has more possible board moves than there are atoms in the observable universe. Join us for a conversation with Baduk Grand-Master Lee Sedol and experts in artificial intelligence to discuss the...
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