Chapter
The Evolution of AI Poker Playing Bots
32:17 - 39:07 (06:50)
In 2015, poker playing AI bots focused on pre-computing a strategy while today they use machine learning algorithms to adjust their strategy based on real-time gameplay. An AI poker bot lost to professional players in a 2015 competition, demonstrating the limitations of pre-computed strategies.
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Researchers from different labs get together to compete in the annual computer poker competition where they develop an AI for poker that can play against human professional poker players.
32:17 - 34:01 (01:43)
Summary
Researchers from different labs get together to compete in the annual computer poker competition where they develop an AI for poker that can play against human professional poker players. They initially tried to solve the entire game of poker by creating a lookup table, but found that building on existing bots yielded better results.
ChapterThe Evolution of AI Poker Playing Bots
Episode#344 – Noam Brown: AI vs Humans in Poker and Games of Strategic Negotiation
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, mathematician and professional poker player Bill Chen discusses the mathematics behind poker strategy, including the concept of expected value and optimization of actions.
34:01 - 36:57 (02:55)
Summary
In this episode, mathematician and professional poker player Bill Chen discusses the mathematics behind poker strategy, including the concept of expected value and optimization of actions.
ChapterThe Evolution of AI Poker Playing Bots
Episode#344 – Noam Brown: AI vs Humans in Poker and Games of Strategic Negotiation
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The goal of AI game-playing is not just to act instantly, but also to come up with better strategies in real time based on the opponent's actions.
36:57 - 39:07 (02:10)
Summary
The goal of AI game-playing is not just to act instantly, but also to come up with better strategies in real time based on the opponent's actions. The expected value is maximized by considering the opponent's optimal responses during gameplay.