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Turing Test 2: A Sense of Humor

Posted by michael on from the funny-stuff dept.

mhackarbie writes "Salon has a great story, Artificial Stupidity, about the Loebner Prize, a yearly contest that for over 10 years now has offered a $100,000 prize to anyone who can create a program to pass the Turing Test. The best part is the resulting fiasco that develops between the eccentric philanthropist who started the contest and extremely annoyed AI Researchers such as Marvin Minsky."

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  1. what the.. by mlerner · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Ok that is the stupidest thing I have ever heard. Did anyone actually win in previous years?

  2. minksy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    minsky is basically a dumb ass.

    Real A.I. won't happen anymore than a time machines will.

    Great stuff for sci-fi, just not possible in reality.

    sorry.

  3. So... by labratuk · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    ...the the new system tests whether they have a sense of humor?

    That's ridiculous.

    In that case, right-wingers wouldn't pass the turing test. Ever.

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    Malike Bamiyi wanted my assistance.
  4. I think you're the brainwashed one, son by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Enjoy your negative karma, you anti-American piece of shit.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!