Toys Reveal Clues to the Future of AI
Lego's robotic construction kit is an amazing application of decades of work in artificial intelligence. It was built with the help of engineers at MIT and inspired by NASA's work on Lunar and Martian exploration.

Inside Microsoft's AI Research
At Microsoft's Decision Theory and Adaptive Systems Group, the focus is on self-learning software called "belief networks." An early version is already being offered for evaluation.

Mata Hari Uncovers Hidden Information
Mata Hari, perhaps the best-known female spy, practiced her art just after the turn of the 19th century during World War I (yes, slightly before even my time). She used her keen mind, and many charms, to elicit critical information from both the Germans and the French, making her exploits legendary. The latest release of the intelligent agent Mata Hari v 1.10 promises to create its own place in history too."

Take Aim with BullsEye - A Complete Solution to Information Overload
As a highly successful operative, I have come to truly appreciate the skill of a talented marksman, especially when the target is fast and devious. And there is not a faster, or more devious, prey than the elusive information on the Web.

Build Your Own Chatterbot with NeuroStudio
In my line of work, I’ve had to assume many false identities (personalities) to complete my missions. So, you can imagine my surprise and delight when I discovered that it is now possible to easily create a wide variety of virtual personalities (chatterbots) for use on the Web.

Chatterbot Conspiracy
It is with keen interest, and a bit of apprehension, that I accepted my current assignment -- to investigate a rumored meeting place where chatterbots are getting together to talk with each other.

IBM Turns Over a New Leaf with Ginkgo
Discover how an exciting breakthrough in learning agent technology can now assist you in remembering important knowledge and predicting human or machine behavior in real-time.

Microsoft’s New Animated Agent Technology
Learn how Microsoft Agent can make your Web pages interactive with talking lively animated characters.



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