[net.ai] Definition of an AI program

dhc@exodus.UUCP (David H. Copp) (06/10/84)

How about this:
A program is an AI program if and only if
it is written in LISP.
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				David H. Copp

glen@intelca.UUCP (Glen Shires) (06/20/84)

As a half-serious/half humorous suggestion:

consider the fact that most of man's machines are built to do the same
thing over and over and do it very well.  Some random examples:
  - washing machine
  - automobile hood fastner in production line
  - pacman video game

AI programs (hopefully) don't fit the mold, they don't spend their lives
performing the same routine but change as they go.
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