Goalposts

Hacker News has set AI a lot of challenges over the years. Which ones has it met?

2017 Novemberyters

About a report on efforts to build AI systems that can build AI.

Once AI can program new AI, then we've got something. This isn't it.

An AI programs a new AI by itself.

Has this happened?

Yes 42 (30%)Not sure 40 (29%)No 58 (41%)

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