"horizon effect" meaning in All languages combined

See horizon effect on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: horizon effects [plural]
Etymology: From the idea that the computer cannot look beyond its horizon (limit of one's knowledge; boundary or threshold). Etymology templates: {{gloss|limit of one's knowledge; boundary or threshold}} (limit of one's knowledge; boundary or threshold) Head templates: {{en-noun}} horizon effect (plural horizon effects)
  1. (artificial intelligence, games) A problem in artificial intelligence whereby a computer can only search a small portion of the possible states in a game, and thus may make a detrimental move because it cannot search far enough to see its error. Categories (topical): Artificial intelligence, Games
    Sense id: en-horizon_effect-en-noun-P0cHtjKv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: games

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