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The AI Era

In 2016, AlphaGo defeated world champion Lee Sedol, shocking the entire Go world. From that moment, Go entered a completely new AI era.

The Significance of This Era​

Artificial intelligence didn't just defeat human players - more importantly:

  • Broke existing understanding: Many "common knowledge" concepts were overturned
  • Opened new playing styles: Discovered moves humans never imagined
  • Changed learning methods: AI became a powerful learning tool

Impact on Amateur Players​

The emergence of AI presents both opportunities and challenges for amateur players:

Opportunities​

  • Can play against top-level opponents anytime
  • Can analyze your games in real-time
  • Learning resources have become much richer

Challenges​

  • How to properly use AI tools
  • Avoiding over-dependence on AI
  • Maintaining the joy of playing in the AI era

Section Contents​

Changes Brought by AI​

Learn about major shifts in Go concepts:

  • Why the 3-3 invasion became common
  • New evaluation of territory vs. influence
  • Re-examination of traditional "common knowledge"

Learn about AI-brought changes →

Learning with AI​

Learn how to effectively use AI tools for improvement:

  • Recommended AI tools
  • Guidelines for using AI analysis
  • How to avoid over-dependence

Learn to use AI tools →

A Word to Amateur Players​

Keep Your Original Intent

In the AI era, we have unprecedented learning tools. But remember: the joy of Go lies in the process of thinking, the interaction of playing, and the happiness of improvement.

AI is a tool, not the goal. Use it well, but don't let it take away the joy of playing.