Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

569: A.I. For Crushing Humans at Poker and Board Games

Apr 26, 2022

Dr. Noam Brown, Meta AI Research Scientist, discusses his award-winning no-limit poker-playing algorithms, game theory integration, real-world AI implications, and choosing big tech research over academia. He explores AI advancements in poker and diplomacy, applying AI techniques to self-driving cars, and recommendations for aspiring poker AI developers.

44:35

Episode guests

Noam Brown

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Quick takeaways

Dr. Noam Brown's award-winning poker-playing algorithms showcase AI capabilities in competitive gameplay.

AI transition from game theory breakthroughs to practical applications highlights challenges in interpretability and adaptability.

Deep dives

Evolution of MetaAI at Meta: Leveraging Fundamental AI Research

MetaAI, a subdivision of Meta focusing on broad AI applications and fundamental research, pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities. Researchers, like Dr. Noam Brown, concentrate on innovative breakthroughs not tied to specific products, contributing to future advancements in AI.

Intro

3min

Exploring Meta AI and Big Tech's Investment in Fundamental AI Research

2min

Evolution of AI in No Limit Poker and Beyond

9min

Strategic Gameplay and Human Psychology in Diplomacy

3min

Achieving AI Success in Games of Diplomacy Through Understanding Human Behavior

10min

Choosing Research at Big Tech Over Academia

3min

Challenges and Innovations in AI for Real-World Applications

15min

Research Scientist at Meta AI, Dr. Noam Brown, joins Jon Krohn to discuss his award-winning no-limit poker-playing algorithms and the real-world implications of his game-playing A.I. breakthroughs.

In this episode you will learn:

What Meta A.I. is and how it fits into Meta, the company [3:01]
Noam's award-winning no-limit poker-playing algorithms, Libratus and Pluribus algorithms. [4:33]
What game theory is and how does Noam integrate it into his models? [8:45]
The real-world implications of Noam’s game-playing A.I. breakthroughs [25:24]
Why Noam elected to become a researcher at a big tech firm instead of in academia [27:06]
The main barriers to getting AI game theory techniques beyond games to self-driving cars [30:16]
Recommendations for people who want to break into poker AI [37:45]

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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

569: A.I. For Crushing Humans at Poker and Board Games

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Evolution of MetaAI at Meta: Leveraging Fundamental AI Research

Mastering High-Stakes Games: Labradus and Pluribus Algorithms

Pioneering Diplomacy AI: Unraveling No Press Diplomacy Challenges

Real-World AI Applications: Transition from Games to Practical Environments

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts