Blog Post 3/14

Hey guys!

You should be getting used to this kind of thing now, but it's never fun.  I was expecting to come back today and regale you with stories of adventure and craziness, but my little fella got a case of something either on the trip or on the plane back and needs his father for the day.

I'm not belittling the fact that you need me too, it's just that... I know you guys can take care of yourselves.  Today I will be about 95% available to you with questions and whatnot.  I turned off my vacation responder and whatnot.  So I'll be around and answering questions.  I'll also send you guys a random message with something to do.

That being said... I heard you did an amazing job with the tech visit and were very good for the sub.  I can't stress enough how much I love having you guys in class so I don't have to worry about anything while I'm not there.  You are some remarkable kids.  Thanks again.

I'm going to be grading blogs today and I'll also be looking at your Diigo Sites.  So if you haven't submitted them, please do so.  If you don't know how, just e-mail me the link and that'll work for me.  But without further ado here's today's blog article.

Blog Post 3/14

Go Grandmaster Lee Sedol Grabs Consolation Win Against Google’s AI

Link: http://www.wired.com/2016/03/go-grandmaster-lee-sedol-grabs-consolation-win-googles-ai/

What is AlphaGo?
What does this competition mean for AI?
How did game 4 start?
How did the computer learn the game?
How did Google Connect AlphaGo?
What move changed the game?
Who won game 4?
Who won the competition?

Thanks again guys!  Remember your make-up work is due on Monday if you haven't done it yet.  E-mail me when it's done.

PS: It's Pie Day -- Here are some freebies: http://www.charlotteonthecheap.com/celebrate-pi-day-in-charlotte/