Posted 2/2/2024, 3:28:00 PM
Rare 1986 Sega AI Computer Discovered, Revealing Early Ideas About Artificial Intelligence
- A rare Sega "AI Computer" from 1986 was recently discovered and preserved, offering a glimpse into early ideas of AI
- The computer had technical specs like a 16-bit CPU, 128KB RAM, used cassettes and cards for storage
- Software was designed for kids, teaching Prolog AI, including a diary generator application
- Most software titles had zero available info online before this discovery
- Though primitive compared to today, the computer sheds light on how AI was viewed decades ago