KataGo, a cutting-edge AI program, is reshaping how top Go players train. Shin Jin-seo, the world's top-ranked Go player, spends hours studying the AI's suggestions, mimicking its moves 37.5% of the time, far above the average.

The Korea Baduk Association notes this shift, with players increasingly relying on AI to refine their techniques. AlphaGo Zero, which learned Go without human input, set a precedent for modern AI training, while KataGo now dominates professional circles with its ability to predict board control and long-term strategies. Critics argue AI stifles creativity, but Shin insists it's a necessary evolution.