A.I. Program From Google Beats Human World Champ In Game Of Go
"They were neck-and-neck for its entirety, in a game filled with complex fighting," according to a recap. The five-game match will continue through the weekend.
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How Google's Neural Network Hopes To Beat A 'Go' World Champion
On Wednesday in South Korea, a Google AI program will take on a top-level player in the ancient game of Go. Here's what you need to know.
North Korea Threatens Preemptive Strike As U.S., South Korea Hold Military Exercise
This year's war games between the U.S. and South Korea are the largest ever. In response, North Korea's Kim Jong Un threatened to unleash a "preemptive nuclear strike of justice."
North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions
South Korea says it is analyzing the military action to determine whether the six projectiles were rockets or missiles.
Watch Live: South Korean Lawmakers' Filibuster Is Now In Its Seventh Day
Opposition legislators have now spoken for some 150 hours straight, holding up a bill that would give new surveillance powers to South Korea's spy agency.
Welcome To Korea: 4,000 U.S. Troops Arrive At A Tense Time
In the weeks between North Korea's nuclear test and rocket launch, 4,000 new American troops have arrived in South Korea. They're still adjusting to challenges, both big and small.
'Ghost Protest' In Seoul Uses Holograms, Not People
The protest, organized by Amnesty International, featured virtual demonstrators. But concerns about freedom of speech and assembly in South Korea are real.
Breaking The North Korean Information Blockade
North Koreans know little about the outside world. Activists are smuggling in flash drives — loaded with documentaries, TV shows and Wikipedia — to help change that.
North Korea Expels South Koreans From Joint Park, Cuts 2 Hotline Ties
North Korea is freezing all assets related to the Kaesong Industrial Complex and cutting two communications hotlines between the neighboring countries.
South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea
The Kaesong Industrial Complex is the last remaining show of North-South cooperation, but it's closing indefinitely following the North's recent rocket launch and nuclear test.