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CodeMash 2020 | Not Just Fun and Games: Creating a Chess AI That Can Beat You | David Hauck

Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the news seemingly every week. In this conference talk, David Hauck will go through how an AI program that can play chess is made. Using fundamental data structures and algorithms (without machine learning), the AI will start from the ground up and use audience knowledge of the game to make it an exceptional chess player. After, attendees can attempt to beat the AI that was built.

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Not Just Fun and Games: Creating a Chess AI That Can Beat You

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Explores fundamental data structures and algorithms that build the foundation for artificial intelligence

Offers hands-on practice by building an AI chess program that can beat learners

Taught by David Hauck, a recognized expert in artificial intelligence

Requires extensive background knowledge in computer science and algorithms

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Chess Player

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Software Developer

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Data Scientist

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Computer Scientist

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Artificial Intelligence Engineer

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Game Developer

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Robotics Engineer

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Business Analyst

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Sales Manager

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Data Analyst

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