The AI Legends #75 Days Day 8: Donald Michie Developed MENACE (Matchbox Educable Noughts and Crosses Engine), which was capable of learning to play tic-tac-toe through reinforcement learning History: Donald Michie was a British computer scientist born in 1923, in Rangoon, Burma .He studied at Balliol College, Oxford, and later earned his Ph.D. in biology from the University of London in 1953. Contributions: • Michie made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the areas of machine learning and expert systems. • He was a vocal critic of the use of AI in military applications and argued for the responsible and ethical development of AI technologies. Key points: He demonstrated that with dedication, creativity, and a strong ethical compass, it is possible to make meaningful contributions to the field of AI that benefit society as a whole. His work serves as a reminder of the importance of using technology for the greater good.
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