[Freddy]

Well done Steve !



I'm a bit late, I only just found out as I was busy over the weekend.  There's an article here though : http://www.i-programmer.info/news/105-artificial-intelligence/6382-mitsuku-wins-loebner-prize-2013.html

Steve, if you pop in do you fancy doing our little question and answers exercise like we did in previous years ?

Congratulations again 

[squarebear]

Thanks Freddy, It's been 2 days and I am still in shock at winning.

Sure drop me an email with some questions on and I will be happy to answer.

I was interviewed by the BBC this morning:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24107790

[Freddy]

We're going to have to give you the star treatment now then 

Nice little interview.

Before the competition started proper I honestly did think you would win....glad that came true

[Data]

Many congrats Steve, all the hard work you put in to your bot deserves the victory.

A bit like Freddy, I'm not surprised  Mitsuku won, and I am happy for ya 

An interview with the BBC, we are not worthy   

Freddy, we need the worship emote   

[squarebear]

Thanks again guys. Part of me still doesn't believe it has happened until I look up and see the bronze medal in front of me.

[squarebear]

I found a reference to me on a Chinese website:
http://www.cnbeta.com/articles/252869.htm

According to Google, the first part translates as:
"The annual Le Buna Artificial Intelligence Award (Loebner prize) award to deceive mankind chatting with a computer program…"

Deceiving mankind was not my intention!   

[Freddy]

Haha ! 

[claude2]

Congratulations Squarebear! I have the right for an autograph!

[GT40]

Congrats SquareBear. Congrats Mitsuku. Well done!

[Art]

I always knew Mitsuku (and Steve) had great potential, even far back when Squarebear was a mere CUB!! LOL!

All the best, my friend!!

[squarebear]

Thanks guys. Your support means a lot me.

For those of you in the UK, I appeared on the BBC's red button text service. Someone let me know last night. Not sure if I am stilll on it though. The news story has probably dropped off the bottom now.

[claude2]

Squarebear, you do a lot of success! Here from germany, and also to other countries later (Mitsuku). Australia I just read a passage.
http://futurezone.at/digital-life/chatbot-mitsuku-gewinnt-loebner-preis-2013/26.950.435

[Freddy]

Steve, Dave Morton wants to swap you a Geek Cave Creations for a Mitsuku one 

[squarebear]

Steve, Dave Morton wants to swap you a Geek Cave Creations for a Mitsuku one 

Are we talking T-shirts here? Sure, sounds good to me. If you want to contact me off board Dave with your mailing address, I'll pop one in the post for you.

[Freddy]

Yes T-Shirts, sorry complete mental block, well worked out