8 years later: A world Go champion’s reflections on AlphaGo
As a world champion in Go, my experience had always been limited to human opponents until 2016, when I faced off against AlphaGo, Google's AI system, in a series of five matches. I'll be honest, I didn't fully appreciate the strength of AI at first, and I only managed to win one game out of the five we played.
When Google first invited me to play against AlphaGo, I didn't realize the gravity of the situation. I thought it would be a walk in the park, just a fun little experiment. But as soon as the match went public, it hit me just how significant it was.
I was blown away by AlphaGo's performance. The moves it made were nothing short of brilliant. Go is an incredibly complex game, way more intricate than chess, with an astronomical number of possible board configurations. AlphaGo had to be not just calculating, but truly creative.
It was later that I found out experts had predicted AI wouldn't reach that level of sophistication for another ten years. Now, eight years after our match, AI has advanced at a breakneck pace. Go players worldwide are using AlphaGo to explore new moves, strategies, and ideas in this ancient game.
Lee Sae Dol shares his perspective on AI technology at Google Korea’s 20th anniversary in March 2024
Lee Sae Dol signing his autograph on a Go board in celebration of Google Korea’s 20th anniversary in March 2024
A note from Lee Sae Dol from his visit to Google Korea. The text reads: “Warmest congratulations on Google Korea’s 20th anniversary. I am eager to see how Google AI continues to shape a brighter future for humanity. 2024.3.19 Lee Sae Dol” .
Following those matches, Go's popularity in Korea soared even higher. AlphaGo has revolutionized how we record and analyze games, setting a new standard. Teaching Go in the age of AI is a whole different ballgame now, as students can learn so much more by studying AI-played games.
I'm a firm believer that humans and AI can work together to achieve amazing things. As long as we establish clear guidelines and standards, I'm pretty hopeful about the role AI will play in our everyday lives.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:32:01 AM EDT
Enfrentar a AlphaGo fue una experiencia alucinante. Realmente me abrió los ojos al poder de la IA en el Go. Ganar solo un juego de cinco fue humillante, pero también despertó mi curiosidad sobre el potencial de la IA. ¡Definitivamente un punto de inflexión en mi carrera! 🤖🎉
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CarlPerez
April 20, 2025 at 7:16:50 AM EDT
Watching the match between AlphaGo and a world Go champion was mind-blowing! It's crazy to think how far AI has come in just 8 years. The champion's reflections were insightful, but I wish there was more on how he adapted his strategy. Still, a must-watch for any Go enthusiast! 🤯
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ThomasYoung
April 20, 2025 at 6:12:22 AM EDT
Assistir à partida entre o AlphaGo e um campeão mundial de Go foi incrível! É louco pensar no quanto a IA avançou em apenas 8 anos. As reflexões do campeão foram profundas, mas eu gostaria de mais detalhes sobre como ele adaptou sua estratégia. Ainda assim, um must-watch para qualquer entusiasta de Go! 🤯
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JoseGonzalez
April 19, 2025 at 6:56:45 PM EDT
Facing AlphaGo was a mind-blowing experience! It really opened my eyes to the power of AI in Go. Winning just one game out of five was humbling, but it also sparked my curiosity about AI's potential. Definitely a turning point in my career! 🤖🎉
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GeorgeNelson
April 18, 2025 at 6:06:35 PM EDT
Enfrentar o AlphaGo foi uma experiência incrível! Abriu meus olhos para o poder da IA no Go. Ganhar apenas um jogo de cinco foi humilhante, mas também despertou minha curiosidade sobre o potencial da IA. Definitivamente um ponto de virada na minha carreira! 🤖🎉
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RoyLopez
April 14, 2025 at 7:28:56 PM EDT
AlphaGo와 대결하는 것은 놀라운 경험이었습니다. AI가 얼마나 발전했는지 깨닫는 것은 겸손한 마음을 가지게 합니다. 한 게임밖에 이기지 못했지만, 게임에서 AI의 가능성에 대해 많이 배웠습니다. 조금 무섭지만, 미래의 발전을 생각하면 흥분됩니다!
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As a world champion in Go, my experience had always been limited to human opponents until 2016, when I faced off against AlphaGo, Google's AI system, in a series of five matches. I'll be honest, I didn't fully appreciate the strength of AI at first, and I only managed to win one game out of the five we played.
When Google first invited me to play against AlphaGo, I didn't realize the gravity of the situation. I thought it would be a walk in the park, just a fun little experiment. But as soon as the match went public, it hit me just how significant it was.
I was blown away by AlphaGo's performance. The moves it made were nothing short of brilliant. Go is an incredibly complex game, way more intricate than chess, with an astronomical number of possible board configurations. AlphaGo had to be not just calculating, but truly creative.
It was later that I found out experts had predicted AI wouldn't reach that level of sophistication for another ten years. Now, eight years after our match, AI has advanced at a breakneck pace. Go players worldwide are using AlphaGo to explore new moves, strategies, and ideas in this ancient game.
Following those matches, Go's popularity in Korea soared even higher. AlphaGo has revolutionized how we record and analyze games, setting a new standard. Teaching Go in the age of AI is a whole different ballgame now, as students can learn so much more by studying AI-played games.
I'm a firm believer that humans and AI can work together to achieve amazing things. As long as we establish clear guidelines and standards, I'm pretty hopeful about the role AI will play in our everyday lives.
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April 22, 2025 at 12:32:01 AM EDT
Enfrentar a AlphaGo fue una experiencia alucinante. Realmente me abrió los ojos al poder de la IA en el Go. Ganar solo un juego de cinco fue humillante, pero también despertó mi curiosidad sobre el potencial de la IA. ¡Definitivamente un punto de inflexión en mi carrera! 🤖🎉
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April 20, 2025 at 7:16:50 AM EDT
Watching the match between AlphaGo and a world Go champion was mind-blowing! It's crazy to think how far AI has come in just 8 years. The champion's reflections were insightful, but I wish there was more on how he adapted his strategy. Still, a must-watch for any Go enthusiast! 🤯
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April 20, 2025 at 6:12:22 AM EDT
Assistir à partida entre o AlphaGo e um campeão mundial de Go foi incrível! É louco pensar no quanto a IA avançou em apenas 8 anos. As reflexões do campeão foram profundas, mas eu gostaria de mais detalhes sobre como ele adaptou sua estratégia. Ainda assim, um must-watch para qualquer entusiasta de Go! 🤯
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April 19, 2025 at 6:56:45 PM EDT
Facing AlphaGo was a mind-blowing experience! It really opened my eyes to the power of AI in Go. Winning just one game out of five was humbling, but it also sparked my curiosity about AI's potential. Definitely a turning point in my career! 🤖🎉
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April 18, 2025 at 6:06:35 PM EDT
Enfrentar o AlphaGo foi uma experiência incrível! Abriu meus olhos para o poder da IA no Go. Ganhar apenas um jogo de cinco foi humilhante, mas também despertou minha curiosidade sobre o potencial da IA. Definitivamente um ponto de virada na minha carreira! 🤖🎉
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April 14, 2025 at 7:28:56 PM EDT
AlphaGo와 대결하는 것은 놀라운 경험이었습니다. AI가 얼마나 발전했는지 깨닫는 것은 겸손한 마음을 가지게 합니다. 한 게임밖에 이기지 못했지만, 게임에서 AI의 가능성에 대해 많이 배웠습니다. 조금 무섭지만, 미래의 발전을 생각하면 흥분됩니다!
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