Curious if the name DarkForest is based on the Three Body Problem sequel, The Dark Forest, and/or does the dark forest theory outlined in the book somehow relate to any aspect of their learning/decision algorithm?
I would outline the theory here, but it's kind of a book spoiler. So be wary if you have interest in reading it eventually and want to know what I'm referring to now.
This sort of strategy game AI in general works on a Dark Forest-ish theory, recursively evaluating what it would do if it were in the opponent's shoes to predict the reaction it will get to each possible move.
Since Go is zero-sum the only reasonable strategy is to be maximally malicious and assume the other guy is too.
I would outline the theory here, but it's kind of a book spoiler. So be wary if you have interest in reading it eventually and want to know what I'm referring to now.