has anyone seen any of the Terminator movies (ive seen all 3). In them an advanced US defense program becomes smart and self-aware, and launches nukes against all other countries in an effort to destroy humanity for machines to take over. although i think that is a little far-fetched, you haveta wonder how far are we from AI? if you look at how much computers have advanced in 50 years, from massive pieces of high maintenance machinery, which took up several rooms, cost millions of dollars, and had to be operated by only the best computer specialist, to todays standard personal computer, you havta admit that computers have evolved quite a bit. i mean now they also have that dog made by Sony, which can actually learn the object and floor plan in your house to avoid bumping and tripping again. i personally dont think it is that far off, perhaps 50-75 years id say (if computers are still being used) until we have one that is capable of human thought. in my opinion tho it would probably be made by a government funded project, i really dont think wed be seeing any of Robin Williams Bicentenial Man anytime soon after it was completed. What do you guys think about it???????

i know there was another AI thread a few months back, but i want to bring back the thread......