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Subject: Re: Computer Chess Programs & Intelligence

Author: William H Rogers

Date: 07:39:30 03/14/01

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On March 13, 2001 at 19:06:27, HECTOR MUNOZ wrote:

>There are some who might argue  that a computer chess program  is not a
>demonstration of intelligence  in particular, a program which uses Shannon's
>Type A  Approach. I need to present a solid argument that such a program
>does involve intelligence.

If we consider that logic is a main part of intelligence, then we can conclude
that the amount of logic programmed into chess or other programs might be
considered as intelligence. These types of programs examine a chess board, and
after following all of the logical parametes that were put into them, they then
make a decision based upon that logic, however flawed it might be or limited in
its knowledge.
In that many of todays chess programs are able to beat world "human" champions
it must be acknowledged that they possess some intelligence. How many other
people on the planet can beat the same human chess champions?
Bill



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