Purpose

It has been nearly ten years since the emergence of AlphaGo. During this time, Go AI has made remarkable progress and has come to far surpass human capabilities. Nevertheless, it will likely take much longer to fully unravel the profound complexities of the game of Go. Now equipped with the powerful intellectual tool of AI, humanity continues to push the frontiers of knowledge through Go. Yet even with the most advanced AI technologies available today, the ultimate truth of Go remains elusive, reminding us once again of its unfathomable depth. Research into Go AI remains a rare and valuable endeavor that continues to pose new challenges within the vast field of artificial intelligence. The UEC Cup Computer Go Tournament stands at the forefront of this intellectual challenge, serving as a “telescope of knowledge” that offers a glimpse into the future of Go and AI research alike. Now in its 17th edition, this year’s tournament will once again be held in person, providing an active forum for technical exchange among developers. We hope this event will serve as a catalyst for further advancements in Go AI and as a source of inspiration for the creativity of its developers. July 1, 2025 Executive Committee Chairman, Takeshi Ito (University of Electro-Communications)