The world is witnessing a surge in AI and robotic technology. Over the past decade, this field has taken a giant leap forward. Along with some major breakthroughs, there is always something to look forward to. As is the case with many developments, a few carry some obvious cons. One such breakthrough has just sent soccer fans into turmoil.
Fans recently came through the recent development in robotic games. A couple of robots shocked the fans as the bots thought themselves a few skills of the game. Building on that, they could plan strategies and play as actual humans would.
Although they aren’t human size, having AI that can plan and strategies and play games is giving fans nightmares. As with every other field, the Integration of AI might cause harm to the human touch of the game. Anyhow, as of now, it feels that is a long path to cover.
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Soccer fans saw Robo-ball
In one of the latest episodes of 60 Minutes, engineers build robots that they don’t have to program to play soccer. Building with an AI integration, these robots can easily learn and try different strategies. The host was in shock as well as he witnessed the bots changing strategies. Here is how fans reacted to the clip.
Humanity is cooked https://t.co/yHsRuRv9tA
— Chamelio Salamander 😎 🏁 (@ImJusSayingTho) April 16, 2023
Just brutal defense https://t.co/VQKxgYlAti
— Joe McCann (@Joebocop) April 17, 2023
enough with AI crap, they are coming after football !!!! https://t.co/VSHDdxqSnv
— Mimoune Djouallah (@mim_djo) April 17, 2023
It’s like none of these people have watched a single sci-fi film https://t.co/KFnTdNp8mC
— Brett Royster (@B_Forty) April 17, 2023
It’s hard not to sound dramatic when thinking about the ramifications in 10-20 years. https://t.co/WhXqPQEAqz
— Josh Navey (@joshnavey) April 17, 2023
It’s like no one saw the Terminator movies https://t.co/4vwmZTEAN7
— KC Walsh (@TheComixKid) April 17, 2023
2025 Robotic Olympics … Coming right up https://t.co/mgssBOhieZ
— Curmudgeon 🗯️ Dave🌻 (@DJW_Perth) April 17, 2023
Hell naw… https://t.co/TN0Etn1GQU
— The CineBoiz Podcast-Korked Bats (@TheCineBoiz) April 17, 2023
Based on the success and failure of the previously used strategies, these robots can easily change the strategies. They build up their game plan based on the results it generates. Although it is a lengthy process from the start. It began with the players (bots) kicking the ball around. However, with time, they learn to use strategies to make the best output.
The fear of AI affecting every aspect of our lives isn’t something new. There have been multiple debates, and many known names have stated their side of beliefs. Even Sundar Pichai talked about it in the episode.
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Great to have @60Minutes on campus to check out some of the AI technologies across @Google and @DeepMind that will power the next generation of our products, and the bold + responsible approach we're taking with AI. https://t.co/GgD6sRgHcl pic.twitter.com/oGCW7XWWN3
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) April 17, 2023
He said, “That’s right. AI will impact everything. So, for example, you could be a radiologist. You know, if I— if I— if you think about five to 10 years from now, you’re gonna have an AI collaborator with you. Let’s say you have 100 things to go through. It may say, ‘These are the most serious cases you need to look at first.”
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