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OKIsItJustMe

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2. I've felt the goalposts on AI have been moving since the 70's.

Reply to erronis (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 01:50 PM

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Having been introduced to “Science Fiction” at a young age, I knew what “Artificial Intelligence” was. When “expert systems” were heralded as “Artificial Intelligence,” my reaction was, “They’re not intelligent!”

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This is a good use of the ability of modern computers to rapidly search for solutions. erronis Monday #1

I've felt the goalposts on AI have been moving since the 70's. OKIsItJustMe Monday #2

Oh, yes.. "Expert systems" and "fuzzy logic" erronis Monday #3

Not only are "Expert Systems" not intelligent they're not experts OKIsItJustMe Monday #4

'This will take us a critical step closer to finding a room-temperature superconductor.' rampartd 20 hrs ago #5

Sounds like a business model OKIsItJustMe 20 hrs ago #6