Siri, Who Is Terry Winograd?

1/17/2017

This article is an interview with Terry Winograd, a computer scientist and pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Winograd discusses his early work on AI, particularly his development of the SHRDLU program, which was able to understand and carry out commands in a limited blocks world. The article explores Winograd's views on the future of AI, including the challenges of natural language processing and the ethical considerations surrounding AI development. Winograd also reflects on his experiences as a professor and mentor in the field of AI. Overall, this interview provides insights into the life and contributions of Terry Winograd to the field of artificial intelligence.

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