[Tyler]

AI pioneer Marvin Minsky dies aged 88
26 January 2016, 12:00 am

       Marvin Minsky, one of the pioneers of artificial intelligence, has died of a cerebral haemorrhage, aged 88. The mathematician and computer scientist was one of the world's foremost AI experts.

BBC News - TechnologyLink

Source: AI in the News

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And 20 years, 10 months, and 3 weeks later

Dr. Loebner has indeed not revoked his prize.

http://www.loebner.net/Prizef/minsky.txt

Perhaps Hugh should consider revoking his prize for a year, like a moment of silence, to show respect for a great A.I. pioneer who has died.

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