Let’s make an AI that destroys video games: Crash Course AI #13

Follow along: Today we create a game and then build an AI to destroy it. Our game is called TrashBlaster, and it’s like Asteroids but with trash in the ocean, and instead of a spaceship John Green Bot is wielding a laser. We’ll use machine learning techniques such as an evolutionary neural network alongside a carefully crafted fitness function to create an unstoppable AI. To install the game on your computer download our repo on Github: Crash Course is produced in association with PBS Digital Studios: Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever: Eric Prestemon, Sam Buck, Mark Brouwer, Indika Siriwardena, Avi Yashchi