A brand new massive language mannequin (LLM), or extra merely, AI, known as Claude, is trying to beat Pokemon Pink, and viewers are deep into the highs and lows of Claude’s run within the traditional recreation.
Pokemon Pink and Blue first got here out in North America in 1998 however have been a favourite of Pokemon gamers ever since, regardless of what number of new video games have come out through the years.
Maybe as a result of that replayability issue and the familiarity of it, Anthropic determined to make use of Claude – much like their very own model of ChatGPT – which is utilizing a mixture of text-based reasoning and picture recognition to play by means of the favored online game.
In its earliest phases, in June 2024, Claude was a depressing Pokemon participant: he steadily tried to run from Pokemon battles, which is not possible in fact, lastly writing a letter to formally request a reset of the sport after getting caught in a nook.
These early makes an attempt weren’t with out moments of levity too.
On one event, Claude received caught in a nook and—satisfied one thing should be damaged—typed out a proper request to reset the sport. pic.twitter.com/5RIiCJdxCM
— Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) February 25, 2025
Large Claude enhancements
Later in 2024, in October, Claude lastly managed to beat his rival and go previous Pallet City, an enormous step ahead for the brand new participant.
Nonetheless, in 2025, Claude has made enormous developments. He was capable of beat the primary two Fitness center Leaders, Brock and Misty, earlier than finally having the ability to tackle Lt. Surge too.
Now, Claude AI’s efforts are being livestreamed on Twitch for the world to see.
On the time of writing, there are 2000 folks watching ClaudePlaysPokemon, hardstuck in opposition to a selected pesky Jigglypuff that retains placing his Pokemon to sleep.
Earlier within the stream, it took Claude round 5 hours to get by means of Viridian Forest which anybody who has performed the sport will know is considerably absurd.
Whereas the AI is sluggish, there’s no denying it has come on leaps and bounds because the early days, and Anthropic will likely be working to ensure it turns into a formidable pressure within the Pokemon realm and turns into Pokemon Champion.
