The AI Legends #75 Days Day 5: Allen Newell Along with Herbert Simon, Newell developed the concept of "bounded rationality" and the "general problem solver,". History: Allen Newell was an American computer scientist born on March 19, 1927, in San Francisco, California. He earned his Ph.D. in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Contributions: • Along with Herbert Simon, he developed a computer program designed to solve problems in a manner similar to human problem-solving. • These concepts laid the foundation for the field of cognitive psychology •Newell also co-developed the programming language LISP, which became the standard language for AI research for many years. . Key points: Despite facing challenges and setbacks, he continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in AI research, leading to groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of intelligence and computing.
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