The question of whether or not something can be considered conscious has been present throughout the history of Epistemology and Philosophy. ... If a computer was developed that showed signs of intelligent life, what is to say that such a computer is not conscious? And if this computer is not conscious, is it possible that a computer could be developed that would be considered conscious? ... In talking about computers speaking, computers are "programmed to simulate speech.... It may be possible for conscious computers to be made some day. ...

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According to McCarthy (2002), of Stanford University's Computer science department, "[it] is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. ... ... For a long history in the cinema, the possible dangers posed by intelligent machines have inspired countless science fiction films. ... (Walters 2000) In the 1990s, the theme of science fiction films has turned to the growth of the Internet and global computer networks. ... [As] computer-generated virtual images serve as science fiction regardless of the verbal narrative with which they...

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Computers are found everywhere in today's world. Everyone uses a computer. ... Personal computers have become common household items, and more people interact with computers at a personal level. ... Can computers become intelligent? ... Well Artificial Intelligence is an area of Computer Science, Physiology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biology or Engineering and even History. ...

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Throughout history, people have developed various tests to measure the intelligence of machines. ... However, it is not intelligent if we test it using specific methods that were developed throughout history. ... How did the term Artificial Intelligence evolve throughout the history? ... There are many other examples that support that the concept of artificial intelligence started in early history. ... Yet, computers are called not intelligent. ...

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Computers and robots have replaced many jobs; their implementation and the development of software will only increase since our knowledge and abilities concerning technology will broaden with time. ... The effects that the implementation of our cognitive abilities into machines has on employment, as far as history has shown, will be discussed in this essay as well as how this is likely to continue. ... This historical data was obtained by analysing how the implementation on computer-based machinery and technology affected the employment for 89 industries in the U.S. ... Conclusion History has...

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