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“By contrast, he said, the Deep Blue supercomputer that beat him at chess in 1996 and 1997 was simply a very fast computer that used "brute force" techniques to win. "Deep Blue was as intelligent as an alarm clock," he said "though losing to a $10m (£7.6m) alarm clock did not make me feel any better.” quote by Anonymous
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““By contrast, he said, the Deep Blue supercomputer that beat him at chess in 1996 and 1997 was simply a very fast computer that used "brute force" techniques to win. "Deep Blue was as intelligent as an alarm clock," he said "though losing to a $10m (£7.6m) alarm clock did not make me feel any better.””

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Source Interview: Chess match with Garry Kasparov, 1997

He compares Deep Blue's brute‑force method to a simple alarm clock, emphasizing lack of true intelligence.

In simple terms: Deep Blue is just a fast, non‑intelligent machine.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of raw computing power.

Themes

technology intelligence competition

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

critical observational

When to use this quote

  • chess strategy
  • AI development
  • performance evaluation

Key Concepts

artificial intelligence brute force machine limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true intelligence?
  • Can speed replace insight?
A Different Perspective

Machines lack understanding despite speed.

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