Скачать или смотреть Alex Bernstein vs. IBM 704 - 1958

This 1958 film documents IBM programmer Alex Bernstein and his pioneering work on one of the first complete chess programs for the IBM 704 computer. Developed around 1957, the program was capable of playing a full game of chess against a human opponent. Bernstein’s work was based on the Type B Strategy proposed by Claude Shannon. The film showcases Bernstein at the console of the IBM 704, where he inputs moves and the computer calculates its responses, taking about eight minutes per move. This documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of artificial intelligence and computer chess, highlighting the technological advancements and challenges of the era.