What sets this AI wave apart

In March 2016, AlphaGo [1] made history when it defeated the world-famous Go player Lee Sedol in a five-game match. This was a significant event because Go is a game that requires strategic thinking and intuition and it has been considered impossible for computers to master due to its complexity. AlphaGo’s victory was a testament to the advancements in AI and machine learning.

AlphaGo’s success was based on a combination of deep neural networks and Monte Carlo tree search techniques. It was trained on thousands of professional Go games to learn patterns and strategies. Then, it played many games against itself to improve its skills and understanding of the game.

This achievement marked a major milestone in the development of AI, demonstrating that machines can now outperform humans in tasks that require deep understanding and strategic decision-making.

I was watching these games live and was astonished by the power of the machine...