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Human vs AI in Go in 2026: Lessons for superintelligence?

In July 2026, Korean Go player Shin Jin-seo defeated KataGo with a 2-stone handicap. The author notes that this event was surprising, as AI in Go is typically considered vastly superior to humans. The author analyzes possible reasons for this outcome and questions the accuracy of perceptions about AI superiority.

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PublishedOctober 19, 2026Haoxing Du
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This event may affect perceptions of AI capabilities in complex tasks like Go and raise questions about the accuracy of assessments of its superiority.

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