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AI's early promise in 1985 inspired a career in computer science

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The author reflects on their first encounter with an AI program written in Prolog in 1985. This early exposure to artificial intelligence inspired them to pursue computer science studies, though they did not continue to work in the AI field afterward. Now retired, they observe the current resurgence and popularity of AI, noting the role of timing in life. AI

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RANK_REASON The item is a personal reflection on AI's history and current popularity, not a factual report on a new development.

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AI's early promise in 1985 inspired a career in computer science

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    In 1985, it was the first time for me to see an # AI program written in # Prolog . I was so impressed and I was still young that I decided I wanted to study # c

    In 1985, it was the first time for me to see an # AI program written in # Prolog . I was so impressed and I was still young that I decided I wanted to study # computer sciences because of AI. I did so and never used AI again. I learned a bit of prolog and # lisp during my classes…

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