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by nickcassimatis 2673 days ago
Yes. We have an event language where you basically can say "IF X happens do Y".
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Hey that's how Watson handles AI too
Sounds like normal programming...
The idea is that in many cases how an edge case is handle is up to the person requesting the software. So unless you build an AI that can read minds there needs to be an easy way to express what their preferences are.
Oh I remember that it ran on CBM 8096 back in 81 - I seem to recall it was called "The Last One"