We're pleased to announce an innovative step in the evolution of our online bridge experience: meet Ben (the Bridge ENgine), our newest AI-powered bridge robot. Developed by the talented Lorand Dali, Ben started as an open-source project and has now found a home here at Bridge Base Online (BBO). Click here to read all about Ben on BBO and stay up to date with its latest improvements.
What's Happening?
Lorand Dali, a name many of you might recognize, has joined the BBO family. Over the past few months, he's been diving deep into BBO's vast data reservoirs to train various models of Ben. Blending machine learning with traditional robot coding, he is pushing the boundaries of how bridge robots play and learn.
Innovation Week (January 2024): Initial release of "Ben on BBO"
Mark your calendars! From January 8th to 14th, we're rolling out a special event on BBO. It's your chance to "preview" and play alongside one of the "Ben on BBO" models. This particular version of Ben has been trained on a whopping 100 million hands played in ACBL pair games right here on BBO. Click here to read all about it.
Ben & Friends Daylong: A Daily Bridge Adventure
Each day, Lorand is hosting the "Ben & Friends" daylong game - a unique opportunity for BBO staff and friends to interact with different versions of Ben. If you'd like to join in, drop Lorand a line (he is lorserker on BBO) and he'll add you to the list!
Let's Discuss and Develop Together
This thread is your go-to place for all things Ben. Share your experiences, discuss notable hands, provide feedback on the games featuring Ben, and stay updated on the latest developments in our AI and robotics endeavors. It's also a direct line to Lorand and the BBO team, as we continually work to enhance your bridge-playing experience with AI technology.
Let the games and discussions begin!
P.S.: In case this message seemed unusually witty, thank ChatGPT, our AI assistant. It seems that Ben isn't the only one learning new tricks at BBO. We're embracing AI, one post at a time!
This post has been edited by diana_eva: 2024-March-15, 13:32
Reason for edit: Added link to "About Ben on BBO" changelog