The Google-owned computer algorithm AlphaGo is retiring from playing humans in the ancient Chinese game of Go after roundly defeating the worlds top player this week, its developer said Saturday.
Go is a board game that originated in China more than 2,500 years ago. It is played by 40 million-plus worldwide and is considered one of the four essential arts required of a true Chinese scholar.
How to play the 2,500-year-old game.