DeepMind’s new AI demonstrates an unprecedented capability to not only play but succeed at a variety of modern 3D video games simultaneously. Unlike previous AIs developed for specific games, this AI adapts to multiple games, reading the screen pixels and using a keyboard and mouse for gameplay, similar to a human player. Its gameplay goes beyond high scores; its objective is to follow human instructions. After training on multiple games, it outperformed specialist AIs limited to a single game, exhibiting the definition of intelligence through knowledge acquisition and application. However, its shortfalls include a lack of intense, longer-term strategic planning and its gameplay is restricted to sequences of up to 10 seconds. The ultimate goal extends beyond gaming, as this AI can potentially assist humans in various complex 3D tasks. The concept holds potential for significant advancements in the AI industry in the near future.
