Hal,, and other programs like him..

[Master611]

I was woundering if there are other programs out there like Hal that are for free? I have been looking for others and can't find any... Hal just dose not seam to learn to well.. and wanting another program like him that might work better.. but I am not sure how to go about looking for other programs like him.. can anyone help me out please?

[Don Ferguson]

Hello,

I've posted an article on my website about other Artificial Intelligence programs, including how to find them, and the direct link to that article is as follows:

http://www.cortrapar.com/100000%20prize.htm

The article has some background on the Turing Test, $100,000 Loebner Prize, quite a few links to other chatterbots, and keywords for web searches to find new ones.

Another company with a very clever free Artificial Intelligence product is Cyberpunk Software.  Their program is a conversation game called "Virtual Woman" and -- be warned -- it's politically incorrect, but ambitiously done.  If your're really a fan of Artificial Intelligence, it's interesting to see what they did, and try to figure out how they did it.  A direct link to their site is as follows:

http://members.aol.com/cyberpsoft/index.htm

If you look at the Loebner Prize page, read the transcripts of past bronze-medal winners.  It's very revealing to see where the "state of the art" is.

If you find any new programs or sites, please let me know, and I'll add them to that article!

Thanks!

Don

Don Ferguson
traininginc@cortrapar.com
www.cortrapar.com

[globule]

There is a free program like Hal that can be found at www.answerpad.s5.com

[G0th52]

click on the "ALL Forums" link above and scroll down. Options to access other bots via simon's page. later. bob

[woo]

Which program is the best?

[G0th52]

the one that serves your purposes the best for you. no one else can decide that.