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Hacker News has set AI a lot of challenges over the years. Which ones has it met?

2017 Januaryjordigh

About a TensorFlow project that drives Mario Kart on an easy course.

I was ready to be impressed about seeing an AI that could consistently beat the game's own AI, with blue turtle shells and all. Oh well, still pretty impressive to be able to drive on the easiest course without opponents.

An AI consistently beats Mario Kart's built-in AI opponents, blue turtle shells and all.

Has this happened?

Yes 42 (33%)Not sure 74 (57%)No 13 (10%)

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