Blizzard announced on BlizzCon that it would use "Starcraft II" to train artificial intelligence. This will be done in collaboration with Google's DeepMind Technologies Limited, which it has acquired in 2014. DeepMind is a British company with expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
According to Fortune, Blizzard announced that it would release tools with the DeepMind platform for "Starcraft II." These tools will allow gamers to play the war game with AI. The DeepMind team also says that "Starcraft II" provides a good testing environment for current research in Artificial Intelligence.
"Starcraft II" Latest News & Update: Why Is The Game Fit For AI Research?
"Starcraft II" involves interconnected decision making in building infrastructures and assets and engaging in battles. It has complex systems that challenge developers and powerful computers, especially those with plan logistics network.
"Starcraft II" can use incomplete information for a gameplay parameter. These insights can be used to give faster and more efficient solutions. It can even force each player to predict one another's decision while planning their own. The game also unfolds in real time. Hence, "Starcraft II" offers a useful and closer bridge to the real world.
"Starcraft II" Latest News & Update: Artificial Intelligence Uses Deep Reinforcement Learning
According to Wired, an Artificial Intelligence research organization with 250 researchers teamed up with Blizzard to make an AI-based API in "Starcraft II." This uses a scripted interface to allow full access to the game and programmed control of individual units. The DeepMind platform allows AI to repeat scenarios and learn from them. They also control the game's camera to gain information and execute actions within human limits. "Starcraft II" players use their memory effectively and adapt new information to properly plan over a long time. Hence, Artificial Intelligence uses deep reinforcement learning in "Starcraft II."