In researching computing history, many sources have shown that the title of "inventor of the computer" cannot go to just one person. ... For this, she is now titled to be the first female computer programmer (Computers: History n.p.). ... "They still generated a great deal of heat, which damaged the computer's sensitive internal parts" (Computers: History n.p.). ... The microchip allowed the field to expand by allowing computers to perform more tasks at one time, as well as letting the computer go down in physical size (Computers: History n.p.). ... Operating systems allowed the use...

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Computers and Algorithmic Music The recent development of computer technology has changed our society in many ways. The use of computers in music is one example. ... Notable milestones in the history of computer composed music include the Illiac Suite, the music of Xenakis, and Experiments in Musical Intelligence by David Cope. ... There is however one limitation to computer composed music. ... With the advent of computers came the use of the computer in algorithmic composition. ...

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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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Personal memory is defined as the ability to remember our personal history, which allows for a coherent personal vision. ... Computers do not have personal history, they cannot have consistent replies to certain questions unless their protocol says so. ... Since the bots do not have any sense of personal history, they do not have a sense of social history as well. ... Human interaction, excluding strangers, is based on a sort of social history or prior knowledge about an individual. ... The history of every individual conversation is erased in order to make it easier for a bot, and "eac...

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There are several definitions to A.I. but it is an area in computer science that artificial systems are capable of human-like problem solving or skilled responding. ... Brief History of Artifical Intelligence: The term was coined in 1956 by John McCarthy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Artificial intelligence includes • games playing: programming computers to play games such as chess and checkers • expert systems : programming computers to make decisions in real-life situations (for example, some expert systems help doctors diagnose diseases based on symptoms)...

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IMHO, computer-related issues that involve an ethical dilemma are worthy of discussion among laymen and computer specialists alike. Particularly such discussions among computer-related specialists should be pursued because computer applications are almost ubiquitous in our urban lives (and will continue to pervade our environment, even as part of our clothes, and our very bodies.) So yeah ethics should be important for computer specialists, students and teachers. ... We don't want to see this happen in the field of computer science and its applications. ... These idea...

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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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1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY At it simplest, overclocking is nothing more than running a computer at a speed higher than the manufacturer intended, and while it does require a bit of knowledge and familiarity with our computer Overclocking has a very long and storied history. ... Well, maybe not that long and storied, but it has indeed been around as long as there have been computers to overclock. ... In another scenario, certain project or task in computer may face difficulty because of bottlenecks of certain hardware only. ... Identify legal issues in overclocking concept in computer world 4...

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He looks at these truths and doubts them feeling that these are not reliable sources of truth because time shows that we are all eventually proven wrong, much in the same way that science has been proven wrong over the courses of history. ... This dream argument can be seen in the beginning of the Matrix as Neo is told to "wake up" by his computer. After "waking" up, his computer tells him that "the Matrix has you" he is confused with what is going on with his computer, the computer then continues to tell him to "follow the white rabbit" and the conversation is then interrupted by someone knoc...

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The history of artificial intelligence all started in the 3rd century BC. ... The idea still exists today - the history of recent artificial intelligence is full with stories of systems that seek to explain logic inside computers.4 From 1800 on, the philosophy of reason picked up speed. ... The computer's memory was made up of pretty much all symbols. ... Any modern computer is essentially a modified Turing machine. ... Right now in time, I believe that artificial intelligence is rising, it will keep on rising and will not slow down at any rate and is also making history with every proje...

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The Matrix relies on technology, or computers, to continue functioning. ... The Western world would not be able to function properly and efficiently without computers. ... Computers, or any kind of technology, is found everywhere in the Western world. ... In The Matrix, Neo's computer tells him to "follow the white rabbit." ... It is not really there but it is part of the computer programme. ...

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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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