Not that I doubt his cross-disciplinary math skills or whatnot. But let's not pretend that he's anything resembling a serious chess player.
But even I know enough, from watching videos on YouTube that analyze some of the AlphaZero vs. Stockfish games, to appreciate that AlphaZero was playing in a style I haven't seen before. What's the threshold for someone serious enough to write a chess article?
What's the threshold for someone serious enough to write a chess article?
There's no threshold whatsoever, as long as you communicate a respect for the game and you don't try to use chess as a metaphor to make a larger point about AI and humanity that doesn't hold up to scrutiny. If a rank amateur can appreciate that AlphaZero plays chess beautifully and wants to write about it, by all means. I happen to agree. Just please don't abuse my beloved game for marketing purposes or to win an argument.