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  • 0:05 What is Game Theory?
  • 0:55 Game Theory & AI
  • 1:48 Algorithms for Decision-Making
  • 7:22 Lesson Summary
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Instructor Prashant Mishra

Prashant holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and Engineering.

Video Summary for Game Theory in Artificial Intelligence

Game theory is about making rational choices in multi-agent situations where decisions affect other participants.

This video explains how game theory applies to AI development beyond just digital games, extending to GANs and manipulation-resistant systems.

The Minimax algorithm, one of AI's oldest decision-making tools, designates players as "Max" (choosing maximum values) and "Min" (choosing minimum values) who alternate decisions in a tree structure.

Alpha-Beta Pruning improves on Minimax by avoiding unnecessary node exploration, making the decision process more efficient.

  • Alpha starts at negative infinity
  • Beta starts at positive infinity
  • Search branches are pruned when alpha becomes greater than or equal to beta

Game theory, invented by von Neumann, remains fundamental to AI applications whenever multiple agents interact in problem-solving scenarios.

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