AI Masters Pokémon Red After 50,000 Hours of Training

A software engineer has trained an AI using reinforcement learning to play Pokémon Red, accumulating over 50,000 hours of gameplay. The AI's progress and failures have been documented in a viral YouTube video, attracting millions of views. The AI's incentives are Pavlovian, rewarding it for leveling up Pokémon, exploring new areas, winning battles, and defeating gym leaders. Despite its limitations, such as being unable to read dialogue, the AI has managed to navigate through the game, experiencing moments of charm and even trauma. The engineer has shared the code and instructions for operating and training the AI, sparking interest from others to create their own AI gaming projects.