Go: The live broadcast queen launched a gorgeous rebellion against the dog

"……ah?!
"You don't want to accept this challenge?!"

Tripp's eyebrows furrowed instantly, his voice filled with confusion:

"Zhang, why?!"

"Didn't you just say that Musk's AI beat her like it was nothing?!"

Zhang Zhengxi shook his head and said very calmly:
"My lord, there is a very classic saying in Go: 'Winners don't cause trouble.'"

"It means that when a player has an absolute advantage and victory is assured, they should not take any risky or radical actions that could cause complications or increase the variables."

"Our current situation is one where victory is assured!"

Zhang Zhengxi's gaze fell upon Tripp, as if he were dissecting a chess game in which the opponent had already gained a decisive advantage:

"Currently, we have completely suppressed the other side in terms of public opinion, and judging from the current situation, it is almost impossible for Go's application to be included in the Olympics to be approved."
"Since we have such a huge advantage, we should just sit back and wait for the fruits of victory to ripen."

"On the contrary, if we act impulsively and accept this seemingly absurd challenge... we might just crash and burn!"

"Roll over?"

Tripp paused, looking confused, and said dismissively:
“But… Zhang.”

"Didn't you swear that humans could never beat AI?"
"There's absolutely no chance of it overturning!"

"...I'm not saying that Rui Zhao has a chance of beating AI!"

There was a hint of impatience in Zhang Zhengxi's words:

"I'm worried... that Rui Zhao will use this challenge against AI to create quite a stir!"

"Made...quite a big news story?"

Yes, that's right!
"Are you familiar with the second game of the best-of-five series between Lin Ruixin of China and OMEGA GO MASTER in 2017?"

Zhang Zhengxi offered a very specific example, but the Grand Commander, who had always been extremely lacking in knowledge about Go, predictably shook his head. So he could only continue explaining:

“It’s like this…

"Although the original version of OMEGA GO defeated Choi Sung-seok 9-dan with a total score of 4-1 in 2016, the event was also regarded as a major event in the development of AI!"
"But in reality, because the program was not perfect at the time, the first version of OMEGA GO was not so much better than humans!"
"At the time, the world's number one player, Lin Ruixin, even made a bold statement, believing that OMEGA GO could beat the aging Choi Sung-seok, but definitely could not beat him!"
"It was against this backdrop that Deepbrain continued to optimize its AI and in 2017 launched a five-game match challenge against Lin Ruixin with the latest OMEGA GO MASTER version. The most famous game in that five-game match was the second game!"

"Although Lin Ruixin ultimately lost that game, he managed to hold on until the hundredth move before showing any clear signs of defeat!"

"Without extensive AI training, Lin Ruixin fought against AI for over a hundred rounds—his performance earned high praise from Deepbrain!"
"But to ordinary people at that time, the whole game of chess was an amazing and dramatic battle of gods!"

"After that battle, Lin Ruixin's reputation was not damaged by the loss. On the contrary, he gained a lot of fans throughout East Asia because of the terrifying resilience and extraordinary strength he showed! He was regarded as a hero by countless people!"
"Many people even call him the 'last chess master of mankind,' and even though he is now completely down on his luck, he still has a large number of loyal fans following him!"
"And now, standing opposite us... is Rui Zhao!!"
"Her strength, her consistency, her dominance in the human Go world... is many times more terrifying than Lin Ruixin back then!!"

"If she really does play a game in the challenge that truly pushes the limits of human ability, then how will those left-wing media outlets, who are struggling to find a way to counter us, and those Go supporters who have been suppressed by us for so long, unscrupulously exploit the results of this match?!"
"They will inevitably grasp at Rui Zhao's 'tragic hero' image as if she were a lifeline, desperately trying to portray her as the last fighter upholding human dignity in the face of machines!"

Zhang Zhengxi's voice carried an almost warning tone:

"Once this backlash is unleashed, combined with her enormous international influence... it could very well reshape the hard-won consensus that 'Go AI crushes everything and human intelligence is worthless in this field'!"

"So... the lesson of history is not far off, Your Excellency!"
"We must not fall into their trap!!"

After Zhang Zhengxi's reasoned and well-founded analysis, Tripp's eagerness was gradually replaced by deep thought and hesitation.

His thick fingers tapped the table unconsciously, clearly having taken his words to heart. He then softened his voice and asked:

"Then... Zhang."

"you mean…?"

"President, there is a very famous joke circulating on the Chinese internet."

Zhang Zhengxi smiled and answered from a seemingly unrelated angle:
"If an ordinary person tells a space expert that the rocket they developed is no good, that the fuel is bad, and that it should burn firewood or coal, and that the coal should be carefully selected, not washed coal, then the scientist has already lost if they even give that ordinary person a second glance."

"Because as long as you acknowledge him, even if it's just by insulting him, you've already been dragged into his level to some extent, and you've implicitly acknowledged that he has the right to question you!"
"Therefore, when faced with a proposal that is completely illogical, ignoring it is the best approach."

"This is what's called a 'downgrade attack'!"

He paused, and seeing that Tripp seemed to understand, continued:
"My suggestion is simple... First! The online trolls should continue their high-profile mockery!"
"Seize on Rui Zhao's 'overestimation of her abilities and unrealistic fantasies' and attack her relentlessly! Render her challenge as a purely attention-seeking, clownish act!"

"Secondly... make sure Mr. Musk doesn't make any formal response! Treat the challenge to Rui Zhao like air, like a joke!"

"If any ignorant journalists insist on asking Mr. Musk about this matter during an interview, then Mr. Musk should simply downplay it and say:"

"Excuse me, DeepBrain's top scientists are currently working on solving more significant and cutting-edge scientific problems. Their time is extremely valuable, and they don't have time to waste on boring board games that have already been solved by technology, with people who are out of touch with reality!"

"As long as we convey a high degree of contempt, as if the other party is not worthy of speaking to us, the liberals will have no chance to stir up trouble! Rui Zhao's challenge will become a complete laughing stock!"

After listening to the propaganda director's words, Tripp frowned, clearly digesting Zhang Zhengxi's entire set of "contempt tactics" very quickly.

Although the Grand Commander was still somewhat resentful that he couldn't personally slap Rui Zhao in the face, he had to admit that the potential risks described by Zhang Zhengxi did indeed exist.

Moreover, this combination of "ignoring and mocking" sounds quite in line with his consistent "winner" persona—so powerful that he doesn't bother to respond to criticism at all!
Torn between prioritizing the greater good and the thrill of revenge, the shrewd businessman president ultimately chose the more prudent strategy. "Alright! Let's do it this way!"

Tripp slammed his hand on the table and then ordered his chief of staff:
"Let's do it according to the plan that Supervisor Zhang suggested!"

"I'd like to see what kind of trouble that self-important little brat can cause if no one pays her any attention!"

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[Breaking News! Musk Ignores Rui Zhao's Challenge, Says Letting AI Play Go Against Humans is a Waste of Time!]

[In response to the challenge issued by Chinese Go world champion Rui Zhao, 9-dan, to DeepBrain's Go AI, renowned tech entrepreneur and DeepBrain founder and CEO Elon Musk responded rather coldly at a tech summit today.]

When asked by reporters whether he would accept Rui Zhao's challenge, Musk remained calm and did not even give a direct answer.

He casually remarked that Deepbrain's top scientists have "extremely valuable time" and are currently working to solve "more significant and cutting-edge scientific problems for humanity," such as controlled nuclear fusion, brain-computer interfaces, and Mars colonization.

"We simply don't have time to waste on boring board games that technology has already completely solved, with people who are out of touch with reality," Musk added.

He subsequently declined to answer any further questions, stating that "spending even a second on trivial matters is a waste of his precious time."

These remarks have caused an uproar in global media!

Rui Zhao, as the undisputed number one player in the current Go world, has been widely regarded by overseas left-wing media as a "symbol of human courage" for launching a challenge against AI on behalf of humanity again after a decade.

Musk's arrogant response was also interpreted by liberals as a sign of disrespect for the sport of Go and its top players.

However, right-wing media outlets, led by Fox News, quickly published articles in support of Musk, arguing that his dedication to scientific research was not swayed by popular figures, and that he was worthy of respect...

"……Why!

"Looks like we can't expect that old blond guy to be surrounded by idiots!"

September 4th, in the general manager's office of Jian'an Network Brokerage Company.

After the latest news report finished airing, a long sigh echoed in the quiet office.

After reading the latest news about Musk's response, Ai Jianan slammed the tablet down on the table, leaned back heavily in her chair, and rubbed her throbbing temples.

In Ai Da's view, Rui Zhao's initiative to declare war on AI this time is not really a delusion to defeat that cold, infinitely powerful opponent!

Instead, he used his unparalleled Go skills to play a game that showcased the indomitable will and extraordinary understanding of human Go players! In doing so, he demonstrated to the world the wisdom and resilience of humankind, thereby shattering the absurd logic in North America that "human Go players are useless in front of AI"!

Ai Jianan had even planned out the subsequent public opinion guidance strategy—how to portray Rui Zhao as a "tragic hero," how to amplify the "divine move" she might make in the game, and how to transform this doomed challenge into a great ode to human spirit and wisdom!
But who would have thought...

Back in North America, there are actually some sensible people in that old blond guy's team!
Not only did they see through their strategic intentions at a glance, but they also came up with a textbook-level response – to completely ignore them!
Musk's seemingly nonchalant but actually extremely contemptuous response conveyed a core message that was crystal clear:

You, Rui Zhao, and your so-called challenges, are not worthy of being taken seriously by Deepbrain!

This condescending arrogance instantly reduced Rui Zhao's challenge to a clownish act of trying to grab attention!
Even more fatally, it avoided the core debate between "competitive spirit" and "human intelligence," directly shifting the topic to a comparison between "cutting-edge technology" and "boring games," making Rui Zhao's challenge seem too narrow-minded and not worth laughing at!
After Musk spoke, the conservative online trolls swarmed in like sharks smelling blood!

Despite some liberal media outlets and members of the public vehemently opposing the narrative and mocking Musk as a coward, the prevailing notion that "humans cannot defeat AI" has been deeply ingrained in the subconscious of ordinary people, like a steel stamp, thanks to the relentless pressure from the North American media machine.
In their eyes, Rui Zhao's challenge was not a symbol of courage, but rather a synonym for "overestimating one's abilities" and "wishful thinking"!
Ai Jianan even saw some moderates who originally supported Go's inclusion in the Olympics begin to subtly express on social media that they "understand Deepbrain's position" and that "Rui Zhao may have been a bit impulsive"...

This backlash and shift in public opinion made Ai Jian'an realize clearly that their carefully planned ambush had failed!
The opponent used a combination of "ignoring and contempt" to easily defuse their long-planned trap, and even pushed them into an even more awkward situation!
"Hey……"

Ai Jianan sighed again, closed her eyes wearily, leaned back in her chair, and tapped her fingers unconsciously on the armrest.

The sky over Dongjiang City outside the window remained gloomy, with thick clouds that remained motionless, as if foreshadowing some inevitable and unchangeable outcome.

Although Rui Zhao remains invincible on the chessboard, the public opinion generated by these victories is insignificant compared to the narrative of "human Go is useless" in North America, and cannot shake its foundation.

Meanwhile, on their side...

It seems that all conceivable methods have been exhausted, but with little effect.

Time... is passing by little by little.

The International Olympic Committee General Assembly is drawing ever closer.

Although there were still fifty days left, far from the time to give up, a heavy premonition weighed on Ai Jian'an's heart like a block of ice, refusing to melt away...

...

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Finally, on October 24th, Gaulpalis.

After several days of intense debate and closed-door consultations, the 147th IOC Session finally came to a close.

The proposal put forward by the Chinese Olympic Committee to include Go as a long-term competition event in the Summer Olympic Games...

It ultimately failed to pass. (End of Chapter)