Shogi Association Fully Transitions Player Ranks to 'Muscle Tokens': 'Piece Burial Depth' Becomes Evaluation Criterion as Anti-AI Measure
'If we cannot beat AI with intelligence, then we will use physical force.' On the 4th, the Japan Shogi Association implemented a new rule where the physical impact value of each move is recorded on a blockchain, and the side that physically pulverizes the opponent's King is declared the victor. Protein servers have been permanently installed in playing rooms, and post-game analysis sessions are reportedly escalating into fistfights.