AI beats Stratego's greatest player, ending one of the last human strongholds in board games

Researchers have developed an AI system capable of playing Stratego at a superhuman level by using a secondary neural network to predict the identities of hidden pieces. While previous AI breakthroughs focused on games with perfect information like chess, this advancement demonstrates how algorithms can now navigate complex environments defined by uncertainty and bluffing. This milestone represents a significant technical step forward in reinforcement learning, proving that machines can master strategic decision-making even when they lack complete knowledge of their opponent's hand.