-=> Aaron Thomas wrote to Mike Powell <=-

 AT> Why does it cost money to develop AI? The guy who made the BBS door
 AT> game called "AI" (for example) just needed an old 90s computer and a
 AT> copy of Borland Turbo C++. And nobody paid him a penny.

The Eliza program ran on a 16K TRS-80 Model I.  And I think it was public
domain by that point.

 AT> Is AI just a joke that elites are using to extort money from taxpayers?

 AT> Kinda like "global warming?"

Probably.  They are good at creating a "crisis" that results in them getting
more money/power.


... I'd love to, but my bathroom tiles need grouting.
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