The AI Illusion in Early Video Games: A Retrospective

Long before the rise of sophisticated chatbots like ChatGPT, the video game industry was already marketing itself with the allure of artificial intelligence. A recent exploration by Jason Scott from the Internet Archive takes a nostalgic look back at how games from the 1970s and 1980s were presented as having AI capabilities.

Among the games highlighted is a lesser-known title from 1985, which Scott emphasizes deserves particular recognition for its early attempt to engage players with the concept of AI.

This retrospective not only showcases these pioneering games but also offers links to playable versions, allowing a firsthand experience of the early claims of 'intelligent' gameplay.

Source: boingboing.net