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TheMK sports Korea Chinese Weiqi Association (Go is known as Weiqi in China) announced late Wednesday that Chinese Go player Qin Siyue was caught using artificial intelligence to cheat during a competition. Qin has been banned from participating in any Go events, and activities organized or authorized by the Chinese Weiqi Association for eight years.

Qin was caught carrying a phone and using an AI program during the ninth round of the Women's Group at the Chinese Weiqi Team Championship on December 15 of last year, during a routine check by referees. 

A review of that day's match footage and testimonies from the referees, players, and staff confirmed that Qin entered the venue early that morning to hide the phone and used it to cheat during the game. She also disregarded the tournament rules and attempted to conceal the facts when questioned, according to the Chinese Weiqi Association.

Qin, born in 2006, was promoted to the rank of professional 2-dan in June, 2024 and was a champion in the 2023 Chinese Weiqi Team Championship (Team).

Global Times