Hans Neiman is accused of cheating in a chess match against Magnus Carlsen. The game was played at the Sinkfield Cup, an event that's highly scrutinized. Data scientist says he doesn't think there were any suspicious moves or mechanics to explain what happened. "I definitely feel sure that whether or not he cheated or how much he's cheated, he's a really strong chess player"
The chess world is in chaos after its top player accused 19-year-old Hans Niemann of using AI to cheat. Niemann is responding with a $100 million lawsuit against his accuser and the chess website that says he likely cheated in scores of games.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro and Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
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