Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are competing to see whose AI can play Pokémon the best — Twitch streams of beloved RPG game test the models' true might

Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are using Twitch streams of Pokémon gameplay to test the capabilities of their AI models. The models are being challenged to play Pokémon, a game that requires strategic planning, resource management, and decision-making skills. The AI's performance in playing Pokémon helps researchers understand its logical reasoning and long-term thinking abilities. This unique benchmark provides a quantitative evaluation of the AI models and offers insights for improving their performance in real-world applications. The competition between these tech giants showcases the evolving landscape of AI capabilities and the pursuit of achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).