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Elliot Lichtman, "The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games" (MIT Press, 2025)

New Books in Education

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The Evolution of Game Algorithms

This chapter explores the development of computer algorithms in strategy games like chess and tic-tac-toe, highlighting the complexity and optimization techniques such as alpha-beta pruning. It also discusses the impact of AI advancements, specifically Google's AlphaZero, on gameplay and human learning.

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