Checkmate - How Computer Chess Changed the World

Explore the groundbreaking history of computer chess in this 28-minute World Science Festival video featuring computer scientist Murray Campbell and grand master Joel Benjamin. Delve into the origins of computer chess, the development of IBM's Deep Blue, and its historic matches against world champion Garry Kasparov. Learn about the public's reaction to this technological advancement, the team's strategies, and Kasparov's decision to quit the game. Discover how the technology evolved to tackle other challenges like Jeopardy and protein folding. Gain insights into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and human intellect in this riveting discussion moderated by Steve Mirsky.

Participant Introductions
When did you meet Deep Blue?
What were the origins of computer chess?
The prediction that computer will never win?
How did you get involved with playing against Deep Blue?
What was the public's reaction to this technology?
Did the Deep Blue team have you in mind?
Why did he quit the game?
Moving technology to Jeopardy.
Can a computer figure out protein folding?