EPISODE · Feb 5, 2021 · 28 MIN
BONUS: How AI has changed chess
from Naked Gaming, from the Naked Scientists · host Chris Berrow
Chess computers running a range of new artificial intelligence programmes, including one called AlphaZero, have advanced to the point that a human grandmaster simply can't beat them. Chris Berrow has been speaking to Natasha Regan, who's a Woman International Master at chess (WIM), has represented England, and co-authored a book called Game Changer which tells the story of an algorithm that can learn to play chess (and other games) to an incredible level... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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Chess computers running a range of new artificial intelligence programmes, including one called AlphaZero, have advanced to the point that a human grandmaster simply can't beat them. Chris Berrow has been speaking to Natasha Regan, who's a Woman International Master at chess (WIM), has represented England, and co-authored a book called Game Changer which tells the story of an algorithm that can learn to play chess (and other games) to an incredible level... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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