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Artificial Intelligence (Ep. 16)

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Learning from AlphaStar's Gameplay Strategies

AlphaStar, the StarCraft playing AI by DeepMind, exhibited such advanced gameplay strategies that professional players had to resort to unconventional tactics to defeat it, such as focusing on air assets only. This approach exposed the AI's vulnerabilities and forced players out of their comfort zones. By observing how the deep learning algorithm of AlphaStar adapted to these strategies, valuable insights into exploiting and balancing the game were gained. This phenomenon highlights the AI's ability to identify weaknesses in the game's design and contribute to solving balancing issues, leading to significant advancements in AI gameplay. This concept was further reinforced when OpenAI replicated a similar strategy with Dota 2, showcasing the potential of AI in game analysis and strategy development.

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