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AI updates classic Infocom game "Nord and Bert" for modern play

Ethan Mollick used an AI model named Codex to update the 1987 Infocom game "Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It." The updated game is now playable online, retaining the original puzzles while offering a new user experience. While the AI successfully translated some puzzles, it performed better on others. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's capability in retro-game modernization and interactive application development.

RANK_REASON AI-powered update of a classic game, presented as a web application.

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AI updates classic Infocom game "Nord and Bert" for modern play

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    As Infocom games are now open source, I had Codex update 1987’s word game “Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It” for playing now. It keeps O'Neill’s p

    As Infocom games are now open source, I had Codex update 1987’s word game “Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It” for playing now. It keeps O'Neill’s puzzles, though its easier to win with a new UX (but the AI did better translating some puzzles than others) nord-and-be…