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A.I.: How Patterns Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol (Moments in Science)

Name: A.I.: How Patterns Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol (Moments in Science)
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Book Synopsis: WHO IS STRONGER: MAN OR MACHINE?“An enthralling, contemporary tale of man versus machine.” Kirkus Reviews“An attractive informational picture book on an unusual topic.” Booklist

The stage was set for a showdownMan v. Machine. On March 9, 2016, the AlphaGo artificial intelligence computer program played the board game, GO, against the world champion, Lee Sedol.

The Game
Go is the oldest board game in the world. Games are perfect tests for A.I because they keep score. It’s easy to see when the A.I. is improving.

The Man
Korean Lee Sedol was the world’s top Go player. He expected to win all five games of the match. Could the A.I. teach him anything?

The Machine
Developed in 2014, AlphaGo was a computer artificial intelligence program designed to play Go by using deep learning to recognize patterns in the game. It had already beaten the European champion. Could it defeat Sedol?

The exciting historic meeting of minds unfolded across five difficult games. This story introduces concepts of artificial intelligence and helps kids understand the challenges and the promise of working with A.I.“The book also includes kid-friendly explanations of AI…The work will especially be enjoyed by young readers interested in technology, programming, or gaming.” Kirkus Reviews

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AI: How Pattern Recognition Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol

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Are you ready to witness the clash of the titans - man versus machine? Introducing "A.I.: How Patterns Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol," an enthralling book that chronicles the historic battle between human intelligence and cutting-edge technology. This isn't just any ordinary board game; it's GO, the oldest and most challenging game in the world. And with the help of pattern recognition, artificial intelligence achieved the unimaginable - defeating the world champion!

Discover the fascinating world of A.I. and how it's reshaping our understanding of what's possible. Written in a kid-friendly manner, this book also offers simple explanations about artificial intelligence, making it accessible to young readers interested in technology, programming, or gaming. Kirkus Reviews raves, "An attractive informational picture book on an unusual topic," proving that this is a story that captures both hearts and minds.

But this isn't just a tale of man versus machine. It's an exploration of the limitless potential of artificial intelligence. With AlphaGo's powerful deep learning algorithms, the computer program was able to recognize patterns in the game of GO, constantly improving its skills. Witness the exhilarating journey as the world's top Go player, Lee Sedol, goes head-to-head with an unbeatable opponent. The suspense, the triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way - it's all here in this captivating read.

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of A.I.? Get your hands on "A.I.: How Patterns Helped Artificial Intelligence Defeat World Champion Lee Sedol" and be inspired by the incredible story of man facing off against machine. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the future of technology and the boundless possibilities it holds. Embrace the power of A.I. today!

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