Just when the situation was stalemate and people couldn't see the direction clearly, Superman announced a major news.

On March 8, 2016, Superman's artificial intelligence "Jueyi" will play against the world's top Go master Lee Sedol.

As soon as the news came out, public opinion was in an uproar.

On the one hand, artificial intelligence has begun to enter the field of vision of ordinary people, and everyone suddenly finds that unconsciously, scientific and technological progress is rapid.

Everyone seemed to be able to hear its approaching footsteps, and this time against the Go master, it showed that it had taken another big step forward.

Go is the most complex board game ever invented, and there is no one of the most complicated.

Before that, human masters had an absolute advantage over computers, and now, the last dignity and position of mankind will also be challenged.

On the other hand, a Chinese company takes on a South Korean Go master.

The exquisite people are a little unaccustomed to it, this kind of world-renowned thing is not done by Mei Dad, and they are not happy.

There are also many people who say, why didn't we find a Chinese master at this time, and find a Korean to represent our broad and profound Go?

Although judging from the data of the past decade, the Korean chess player Lee Sedol is enough to represent the highest level of human Go.

However, there is no such thing as national pride, which is never justified.

In any case, Superman's shot caused a world-class public opinion frenzy.

"Nature" magazine, with "Computer Artificial Intelligence Defeats Human Go Professional Masters" as the cover story, described the victory of computers over humans as a feat.

feat, which directly translates to great achievement.

Generally speaking, it is a big thing done by some heroes, such as Zheng He's trip to the West and the like.

From this choice of words, it can be seen that Nature magazine attaches great importance to this matter.

China's West China Metropolis Daily likened the battle to the "ultimate battle."

Because "Jueyi" is not an unknown person, he defeated the human Go professional master with a score of 5:0 last year, and then won the masters of all walks of life on the Internet like chopping melons and vegetables.

Challenging Lee Sedol this time is a bit of a decisive battle at the top of the Forbidden City.

As time passed, the influence grew, and all strata, all circles were involved.

The people who eat melons treat the "ultimate battle" with the mentality of watching a play, isn't it just the next Go? What's surprising about it?

People in the industry have a complicated and inexplicable mentality, is "Jueyi" really the key to the future? Is the "singularity" of science and technology coming?

Will the future be the world of artificial intelligence?

Will AI destroy humanity?

……

On the other hand, many celebrities have expressed their opinions on the victory or defeat of the ultimate battle:

China's 19-year-old young player Ke Jie Jiudan is optimistic about Lee Sedol.

Because Ke Jie has recently defeated Lee Sedol in a row, his words are of reference value.

He said on Weibo, "It can only be said that Lee Sedol's luck is too good, and with the strength of the current computer, the probability of defeating Lee Sedol is less than 5%." ”

Why did Ke Jie say that she was lucky? Because there is money behind it.

Superman paid $2 million this time, and Lee Sedol took it away if he won, and he didn't need to be fined if he lost, which means that he only earns and doesn't lose money.

Therefore, Ke Jie means that Lee Sedol is simply withdrawing money.

Hu Yuqing, a chess player known as the four amateur kings, believes that the current level of "Jueyi" software is amateur five to six duan.

At the same time, chess player Wang Yuhui Qidan also holds the same view, and he believes that the "mastery" may be less than six dan.

This is a common view among chess players, who believe that Lee Sedol has a better chance of winning.

Sogou's CEO Wang Xiaochuan's judgment is the opposite.

He made an assertion that, first, "Jueyi" would outperform Lee Sedol. Second, in addition to Go, artificial intelligence will also sweep everything in other closed games and beat humans.

Not many people support this view for the time being!

Of course, and most importantly, what does Lee Sedol, the representative of mankind, think?

In the face of all the attention, Lee Sedol issued a statement, he said

"I was honored to be able to play against the artificial intelligence system invented by Superman, and I thought it would be the most important game in the history of Go, so I accepted the challenge and I was confident that I would win the game."

The words are more subtle.

It's the equivalent of a statement.

There is no important content.

No answer was given to the question of victory or defeat, which everyone was most concerned about.

Someone forced someone to ask, "Can Jueyi defeat Lee Sedol?" ”

Kai-Fu Lee, Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and founder of Sinovation Works, answered this question:

He thinks that it is basically impossible for "Jueyi" to defeat Lee Sedol four months ago, but "Jueyi" has improved a lot in the past four months, and the competition should be very exciting. ”

"However, no matter what the outcome of this time is, the machine will definitely outperform humans within 1-2 years."

The topic quickly attracted more people's attention, with dozens or millions of clicks to reply.

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Haicheng Satellite TV, conference room.

Director Dong called his subordinates over,

"Everyone knows about the recent man-machine war, right?"

"Yes."

Director Dong: "Although I don't know what the scientific significance of this competition is, we must participate in this hot spot. ”

Someone asked, "How to participate?" ”

Director Dong said categorically: "The live broadcast right of the 3.8 man-machine battle must be won." ”

As soon as the words fell, everyone suddenly made an uproar.

"How is that possible?"

"Just kidding!"

"It's still a question of whether you can get the broadcast rights."

……

Seeing the excitement of the crowd, Director Dong had to explain, "I know that this task is difficult, but it doesn't mean that there is no chance at all. ”

As the new leader, his authority has not yet been established.

In addition, within the unit, there are many factions, and the personnel relationship is very complicated.

The combination of rigidity and softness is king.

When everyone heard this, they shut up one after another, waiting for the leader to speak.

Director Dong: "This man-machine battle, Haicheng is the host, Superman is the organizer, our home advantage is obvious, if it is other companies to hold the game, we don't have to think about it, there is definitely no chance, but this time is different." ”

Someone muttered below, "What's the difference, such a big event, you definitely can't take it down by relying on relationships, and Superman is not a fool." ”

Director Dong continued: "On the government side, I have already asked the leaders to say hello, but it is still unknown how much it can play, but at least I can get a chance to participate. ”

This is the truth, small things can be done by human relationships, and big things can only be slightly affected.

Superman held this event with the aim of definitely expanding his influence.

At this time, it is not necessarily easy to greet anyone.

Director Dong talked on the stage for a long time, so that everyone could raise their awareness, give full play to their subjective initiative, and conquer the fortress of Superman.

Then the end was announced, "Xiaoxue, you stay for a while." ”

Everyone was surprised.

can't talk about jealousy or jealousy, after all, Yao Xue is the leader of Haicheng Satellite TV.

If there is a glimmer of opportunity, it is also someone else's.

"Leadership."

Director Dong asked with a smile, "Xiaoxue, do you have any ideas?" ”

"Nope."

Director Dong was a little disappointed, "I think your last interview was very good, have you been in contact with Mr. Guan recently?" ”

"Nope."

Director Dong opened his mouth to say something, but closed it again.

The other party is not an ordinary subordinate, and if he gets stiff, he really can't surrender.

Yao Xue thought about it, she would have to mix under the other party's hands in the future, so she shouldn't go too far, and opened her mouth and said, "Leader, do you want me to communicate with Mr. Guan?" ”

Director Dong patted his thigh, "That's what it means, from the formal channels, we definitely don't have a chance, but if we can convince Mr. Guan, it's not a matter of his words." ”

Yao Xue smiled bitterly: "Leader, you also think too highly of me, what kind of person is Mr. Guan, how can he be impressed with a few words." ”

Director Dong Zhengse said, "Without hard work, how do you know that it is impossible, many things, before you do it, you can't imagine how difficult it will be, and after you do it, you find out that it's just like that." ”

Yao Xue gave him a roll of his eyes.

It's easier said than done.

Director Dong: "Xiaoxue, this matter is not only important to Taili, but also an opportunity for your personal career, you understand." ”

Yao Xue naturally understands this kind of moment of global attention.

For a host, it is a natural stage.

Once it appears on the big screen, even if it doesn't reach the household name, it is definitely a carp jumping over the dragon gate.

Advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended.

If she hadn't had an idea, she would have said it straight a year ago.

How can you grind and chirp here for a long time.

Seeing this, Director Dong showed a smile, "Many times, we have to do something, not because it can be done, but because it must be done, Xiaoxue, this thing must be done for you." ”

Yao Xue did not speak.

"There is a 1 in 10,000 chance to try, besides, failure has no effect, and it won't lose a piece of meat, what are you afraid of,"

Yao Xue gritted her teeth and made up her mind, "Okay, leader, I'll try." ”

She naturally understood what the other party meant.

It's not about impressing the other party with a little personal friendship, and if necessary, you can't sacrifice it.

Tai Chang Dong was overjoyed, "I knew you wouldn't disappoint, what support do you need, just say, Taili is your strong backing." ”

Yao Xue was not polite, and said the names of several people, "Let's make a plan now." ”

"Okay, I'll call them now, set up a special leading group, I will be the leader, you will be the deputy leader, and you can mobilize all the resources in the station."

Yao Xue naturally understands what is behind the huge power.

Once defeated, this backlash of power is also very ferocious.

The price could be her career.

With a lot of attention comes a lot of pressure.

However, she didn't want to miss out on this opportunity.

"From now on, then use my office as a temporary headquarters."

"Okay."

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Zhang Chenyang asked, "Is this thing so important?" ”

Zhang Shaowen explained, "This thing is really not ordinary. Think about it, if machines outperform humans, what will happen after that? Can you make a universal brain? Isn't it time for machines to think? What's the problem that machines can't surpass humans? ”

Zhang Chenyang shook his head, indicating that he did not understand.

Zhang Shaowen explained simply, "According to the news released by Superman, the basic principle of the art is self-learning, that is, you teach the rules to artificial intelligence, it learns by itself, makes progress by itself, and there is very little human participation in the whole process." ”

Zhang Chenyang asked: "Then will it become the kind of intelligence in science fiction movies?" ”

Zhang Shaowen: "That won't be ......"

Zhang Chenyang didn't wait for him to finish speaking, and said directly, "That's it, this thing, I feel that the symbolic meaning is greater than the actual meaning, and there is a use for playing Go." ”

Zhang Shaowen shook his head, "I can't understand it that way." ”

"Oh."

"Actually, Superman's launch of the stunt is completely a drunkard's intention not to drink, and he doesn't really want to surpass humans in Go, the purpose is just to make an advertisement, and of course, by the way, he can also exercise his artificial intelligence and make the program more perfect."

Zhang Chenyang asked: "Advertising effect? What do they advertise for? ”

Zhang Shaowen: "Take advantage of advertising and use the characteristics of artificial intelligence in publicity to connect with the most leading enterprises or institutions in various industries. ”

"Oh?"

Zhang Shaowen: "For example, hospitals and law firms analyze each other's data to form computerized expertise in this field, and then use this expertise to achieve a monopoly in the corresponding field around the world. ”

Zhang Chenyang felt that his brain was not enough, "What? ”

Zhang Shaowen: "To put it simply, it is to combine artificial intelligence programs with enterprises in various industries, and to study whether artificial intelligence programs can achieve breakthroughs in these industries, so as to replace people's work." ”

"That's right."

Zhang Shaowen: "For example, in the financial field, you can study how to use artificial intelligence programs to speculate in stocks, and in the medical field, especially medical image recognition, you can use artificial intelligence recognition. ”

"Recognize images?"

Zhang Shaowen: "Yes, after we take X-rays and CT in the hospital, we need to go to the doctor to explain what this picture means. Doctors will inevitably misjudge, often interpret incorrectly, and if they use computer programs to interpret, the misjudgment rate will be greatly reduced.

Zhang Chenyang didn't know what to say.

Zhang Shaowen: "A lot of people think that people are just playing Go, but in fact they are not playing Go, they are using Go to advertise and tell the world that I am here." ”

Zhang Chenyang: "In other words, as long as Go wins, then no matter whether this artificial intelligence works or not, Superman will develop greatly?" ”

Zhang Shaowen: "Didn't you see it? was about to introduce the "Regulatory Measures", but it was suddenly stopped, if artificial intelligence can defeat Lee Sedol, Superman will receive unprecedented policy support, and at that time, it will really be a flying dragon. ”

Zhang Chenyang was a little unwilling, "Let's just watch like this? Can you think of a way? ”

Zhang Shaowen shook his head, "Your idea is wrong. ”

"How?"

Zhang Shaowen: "If Superman wins, it means that the general trend is in it, Guan Huang is a person with great luck, in this case, you can't fight, you can only cooperate." ”

Zhang Chenyang smiled: "Can we still cooperate?" ”

Zhang Shaowen: "There is no eternal enemy in business, the conflict between us and Superman has always been restrained in business competition, which is why I don't agree to take other means to deal with him, leave a line in things, and see each other in the future." If he didn't even have this bit of open-mindedness, he wouldn't have developed the company to the scale it is today. ”