This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
"Son Seok-hee's questions" Faker candidly expressed his feelings ahead of the match with AI.
On the 8th, MBC's "Son Seok-hee's questions" featured pro gamer "Faker" Lee Sang-hyeok and 9-dan Lee Se-dol appearing and discussing the upcoming match against AI.
Earlier, Faker accepted the challenge of next-generation AI "Grok5" being developed by Elon Musk and is scheduled to face it. That day, Son Seok-hee asked Faker Lee Sang-hyeok, "Aren't you about to face AI?" asking how he felt about the upcoming match.
Faker said, "I too may soon follow in the footsteps of Mr. Lee Se-dol, and a large company hinted at an AI matchup," adding, "I also like competing itself, and when it comes to a match against AI it has great significance and I'm curious how strong it will be and whether it will be realized in a short time."
When Son Seok-hee asked, "Do you think the match won't happen right away?", Faker replied, "Matches and the games that players would face are more complex. Will corporations be ready? I wondered whether the technology is already at that level," and voiced his honest thoughts.
Lee Se-dol, who was listening beside him, could not hide his surprise. Ten years ago, when he played a Go match against AI, Lee Se-dol said, "I don't know how to put this, but if AI does not impose some limitations, is it a game that even player Lee Sang-hyeok could possibly win? I was having such dangerous thoughts."
Faker accepted Elon Musk's "Grok5" match proposal, saying, 'We are ready. Are you?' Son Seok-hee asked, "Many fans gave an enormous cheer. Aren't you anxious about facing AI?"
Faker said, "Honestly, I think AI development is progressing faster than expected, and I know the technology is really impressive, so I really don't know what will happen," while also saying, "If I compete as a player, I have to do my best, and I'll work hard since many people are watching."
Then Son Seok-hee bluntly asked, "What will you do if you lose? Lee Se-dol has retired." Faker answered, "I don't think it's unnatural for machines to beat people. If I lose, I'm prepared to accept it."
At that time Lee Se-dol wondered, "This game is one where reaction speed is very important, and there will likely be big differences in reaction speed. No matter how fast people react there is latency, so isn't that a bit disadvantageous when facing AI?"
Faker said, "I think that's a good point. So we will impose constraints on reaction speed. If it avoids damage in 0.0 seconds, no matter how you use a skill you can't hit it. I think we should set the same reaction speed rules and decide by judgment or movement. Maybe that's how a meaningful match should be decided."
Meanwhile, Son Seok-hee revealed the questionnaire chosen by the AI. Surprised at the level of the questions, Faker said, "It seems to ask what intuition is," and added, "I think intuition is the sum of the vast amount of data humans have accumulated through experience."
He said that the match with AI is unavoidable, adding, "If AI beats people in games, won't it surpass people in many areas beyond games? If it goes beyond people in games, I think players will have to learn and study through AI like in the Go world."
[photo] "Son Seok-hee's questions" broadcast screen capture
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