'Lee Sedol vs. AlphaGo' 10 years later, this time Shin Jin-seo takes on In Gan (CEO) 'AI KataGo' in a match

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World-renowned top player Shin Jin-seo (26), 9-dan, will compete in a handicap game against the Go artificial intelligence (AI) KataGo.

The 'SSEN Math · The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung) Gishinjeon ()', organized by Korea Baduk Association and hosted by The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung) Media Group, with planning and sponsorship by Joheunsaek ShinSago and SSEN Math, will be held on July 17, 19, and 21.

This match, held 10 years after the 'Google DeepMind Challenge Match' that captured global attention in 2016, sees In Gan (CEO) Shin Jin-seo challenge his limits against KataGo, currently regarded as the strongest Go AI since AlphaGo.

Ten years ago in the 'Google DeepMind Challenge Match', Lee Sedol (then 9-dan) and AlphaGo faced off on even terms, but Lee lost 1-4, bowing his head and marking the arrival of the 'AI era' for the world.

Now, after another 10 years have passed and considering the dramatic advancement of AI capabilities, the match will be played as a two-stone handicap game.

Ahead of the tournament, Shin Jin-seo stated, "While it is impossible to beat AI on even terms at this point, I believe it would be meaningful if we can narrow the gap," and added, "As In Gan (CEO), I will do my best to win," issuing his challenge statement.

The matches will be held three times in total, regardless of the outcome. The first game begins on the 17th, followed by the second on the 19th and the third on the 21st. All games will take place at 10 a.m. in The Korea Economic DailyTV studio. The first and second games will be broadcast live on The Korea Economic DailyTV, while the third game will be broadcast live on BadukTV. Prior to the match, a press conference is scheduled to be held at the Korea Baduk Association on July 14 at 2 p.m.

Shin Jin-seo is given a time limit of 5 hours with one 30-second byoyomi period, while KataGo has no time limit and must make a move within 20 seconds per turn.

Shin Jin-seo will receive a total of 150 million won in match fees, 50 million won per game, with an additional 50 million won prize for each win. Furthermore, if he achieves two or more wins, he will be awarded a high-end Genesis G90 sedan worth approximately 100 million won as a prize.

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