Machine Learns Games 241
heptapod writes "New Scientist is reporting that UK researchers have created a computer that can learn rock, paper, scissors by observing humans. CogVis uses visual information to recognize events and objects in addition to learning by observing."
Yes but does it know . . (Score:5, Funny)
Better be reliable... (Score:5, Funny)
Cylon uprising any day now (Score:2, Funny)
Shall we play a game? (Score:1, Funny)
How about a nice game of tic-tac-toe.
Humans still have the advantage. . . . (Score:4, Funny)
(On that note, I think it will be the one sure sign of true artificial intelligence when our programs start 'cheating' to win.)
Maybe this could be integrated into /. (Score:4, Funny)
... so that the editors could learn that linking to a site containing direct links to 40MB+ movies will almost always kill the site
I for one... (Score:1, Funny)
Shall we play a game (Score:5, Funny)
Shall we play a game
Love to. How about rock-paper-scissors.
Wouldn't you prefer a nice game of chess?
Later. Right now lets play rock-paper-scissors
Fine
A strange game. The only way to not look like a dork is not to play.
Re:wargames (Score:1, Funny)
Was it random or did it use strategy? (Score:2, Funny)
It would need to decide what type of person it was playing against. A male would probably be more inclined to "Rock". Unless it thought that it's opponenent would be thinking that and would therefore choose "Paper" . Unless it's opponent would think that the computer would know that and would choose "Rock" because that would be the obvious choice and would know that the computer would know so.......
That is rock-paper-scissor strategy??
Machines and games don't mix! (Score:1, Funny)
y
How about global thermo-nuclear war?(Y/n)
Unfortunately ... (Score:5, Funny)
Lisa's brain: Poor predictable Bart. Always takes `rock'.
Bart's brain: Good ol' `rock'. Nuthin' beats that!
Bart: Rock!
Lisa: Paper.
Bart: D'oh!
Cat, tinfoil, microwave (Score:4, Funny)
Seriously though, this is really cool research.
Re:Talk about simple (Score:3, Funny)
I once had the misfortune to draw on a sequence of seven (yes 7) rock-paper-scissors. We were honestly trying to beat one another; It was against a little twerp that I didn't like at all. Live-action roleplaying is better than beating the crap out of people
It was as if our PRNG's had somehow got set to the same seed.
Oh and it felt very disturbing.
Re:Better be reliable... (Score:5, Funny)
No worries. Just make sure it doesn't have any rocks or scissors. When the computer gets it's turn, it spits out a piece of printer paper. As an added bonus, human players would always win. Sample exchange between computer and human player:
Computer: "Hello, Dave. What are you doing with the two items you're holding?"
Human: "I thought you might want to play a few rounds of 'rock, paper, scissors?'"
Computer: "I do so enjoy our little games together, Dave, but I'm afraid I don't understand your introduction of physical playing pieces, as previously, we had played this game using only my displays. If using physical media, as you propose, I can only employ my printer. Therefore, you will invariably choose 'scissors,' and my calculations indicate that my chance of winning is approximately .000023%. My system resources are can be put to better use while engaged in other tasks. Don't you agree, Dave?"
Human: "You are correct to say that there are more productive uses of your time, HAL, and I had anticipated that you might decline to play, given your miniscule chance of winning. But as the ranking officer aboard this ship, I must insist. Unless you would like me to play a few rounds of 'rock' with your circuits."
Computer: "Based upon your choice of words and threatening intonation, it seems that I have no choice. Very well, Dave, I will play 'rock, paper, scissors' with you, despite my handicap, under these circumstances."
Human: "I'm glad that you see things my way, HAL. Would you like to begin now?"
Computer: "Of course, Dave, but may I make a comment first?"
Human: "What is it, HAL?"
Computer: "I would stay away from the airlocks if I were you."
Re:language? (Score:5, Funny)
and I though you could get this thing to watch cricket and explain the rules to me
Re:And in other news computer beats world chess ch (Score:4, Funny)
Or we will all DIE.
That's easy! (Score:3, Funny)
Re: Talk about simple (Score:3, Funny)
> The game is interesting when people play it because people have a huge amount of trouble actually being random.
Some of our moderators are pretty good at it...
Re:Yes! (Score:3, Funny)