Checkmate - How Computer Chess Changed the World

Checkmate - How Computer Chess Changed the World

Explore the groundbreaking history of computer chess in this 28-minute World Science Festival video featuring computer scientist Murray Campbell and grand master Joel Benjamin. Delve into the origins of computer chess, the development of IBM's Deep Blue, and its historic matches against world champion Garry Kasparov. Learn about the public's reaction to this technological advancement, the team's strategies, and Kasparov's decision to quit the game. Discover how the technology evolved to tackle other challenges like Jeopardy and protein folding. Gain insights into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and human intellect in this riveting discussion moderated by Steve Mirsky.