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Artificial Intelligence

Generation 5: The Artificial Intelligence Repository
Will computers be able to function without humans in the future? This entry on Artificial Intelligence explores the history of AI and tells us what to look forward to in the future. Interviews with important people in the field are included. Various essays present topics such as Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, and Robotics. Contest - 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

ALIVE
Do you know how smart your computer is? This site may make you wonder. Artificial intelligence is here now, and involves a lot of practical and ethical issues. Learn about genetic algorithms, expert systems, neural networks, and natural language processing. Consider the implications of computers in movies such as The Terminator and 2001: A Space Odyssey (remember HAL?). Learn about Big Blue, IBM's chess-playing computer, and get advice from Eliza, an online therapist. Contest - 1997 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Artificial Intelligence
Advanced students who need a complete and well-written introduction to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) will find lots of useful information here. While the discipline is changing constantly, the history of the field and the basic explanations provided in this site remain useful. Applications for artificial intelligence and explanations of basic AI programs, as well as useful links out to further information, make this an excellent, outstanding source. Contest - 1996 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Artificial Intelligence--Oxymoron or Paradox?
Can a computer think and reason like a human? Will artificial intelligence help computers replace people? Or does the title tell all? It's only "artificial" and not really smart? This site is a great introduction to artificial intelligence, abbreviated AI. Read about the development of AI and the current research and breakthroughs in the field. Learn how AI has influenced philosophy, cognitive science, neuroscience, and psychology. Explore some real examples of AI and its successes. Contest - 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Learning About Concepts of Alife
ALife--Artificial Life--uses a simulated real-life environment to solve an engineering problem. ALife innovations have been responsible for breakthroughs in architecture, medicine, ecology, meteorology, biology, and other sciences. Artificial intelligence, one of ALife's most promising areas of research, probably played a big part in designing your computer. Using several Java applets, you can play the Game of Life with live cells and dead cells, discover Boids Swarm, and learn about fuzzy logic. Contest - 1996 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Natural Language Processed Search Engine for the Internet
We developed a technology, using "Natural Language Processing", Computational Analysis, and Systematic Analysis, to create a "search engine" that understands "users questions and queries", and "answers their question".The search engine is currently limited to the knowledge we provided it.  Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Neural Networks
This site is a walkthrough into the world of Neural Networks. The basics of neural networks are covered, and the site enables students to program their own neural networks. Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century
Technology has come far since the early days of computer and robotics. Today, advanced technology is trying to master the creation of the brain (synthetically, at least). We intend to introduce you to the world of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. After experiencing our web site, you should have a good grasp on both Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Synthetic Minds
The Synthetic Minds web site is an introduction into the world of artificial intelligence. The main goal of the site is to provide a starting point for anyone looking to research this topic. It covers a broad array of sub-topics, and links to other sites on the web for more in-depth information. Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

The Computer VS The Brain
Who is in fact faster, smarter and has a larger capacity ? The brain or the computer ? The computer has always been compared to the human brain. Ever since it was created, people have worried about computers smarter and faster than themselves. While the human brain has remained the same for the past 100000 years, computer speed is doubling every single year as defined by Moore's Law and so is the capacity of computer hard drives. So are computers of today actually smarter than us already ?  Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

WHAT OPPONENT DOES HUMAN KIND HAVE IN AI !
Our website is about Artificial intelligence. First we discover what we refer to as intelligence as a basis. We then go further as to investigate what we then see as artificial intelligence and what we expect from computers in order to be "intelligent".We then look at pure facts of what computers can actually do, and finally investigate the different catergories of AI and how they can help humans or lead to their detriment. Contest - 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

AI for Androids
Welcome to A. I. (ay-eye) For Androids. This is the place where your neural nets can finally grasp how computers "think." Perhaps you could try creating your own "person." Everyone will benefit from this site, beginners and experts, because once you have mastered the basic tutorials, then you can share your ideas with other people and collaborate through The Lab. Contest - 2003 ThinkQuest USA

Artificial Intelligence
The main purpose of our entry is to give a broad overview of three major areas of artificial intelligence research. The three areas covered are genetic algorithms, neural networks, and fuzzy logic. In addition our entry includes a brief overview of Alan Turing's contributions to artificial intelligence research. In the three areas of our entry, we attempted to provide an overview of the topic, an example, and a statement of the possible applications of the technology. Contest - 1999 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Artificial Intelligence
Our site is a look at where Artificial Intelligence is being applied today, in interest to youth. We've tried to show things that might be more interesting for a younger audience, then the 20 year old techies. Contest - 1999 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Artificial Intelligence Resource
Our site has been conceived to become an informed resource for people of all reasonable ages to find reference and instructional material on matters of Artificial Intelligence and Lisp Programming. All of our efforts were aimed at creating a unique website based on the idea of interactivity. Moreover there is a paramount potential for growth, founded on the extensive program showcase that is present on the website. All visitors will be able to communicate with the authors effectively in order to post or exchange innovative new code. We hope that our website will soon become one of the fountainheads of progress in promoting the growth of such an underappreciated industry which has the potential to sprout into a burgeoning field of possibilities.  Contest - 1999 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

Successful Intelligence
This site on successful intelligence is an attempt at defining intelligence and classifying the types of intelligences there are, namely human intelligence and artificial intelligence. We provide many existing theories and came up with some conclusions of our own. It is in our belief that by better understanding the types of intelligences, we can develop to our fullest potential, so happy viewing.  Contest - 1999 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge

The Artificial Intelligence Project
The Artificial Intelligence Project provides a web environment where school children of a wide range of ages can access information relevant to understanding Artificial Intelligence. Contest - 2003 ThinkQuest USA