IP: "computer intelligence"

[David Farber <dfarber () earthlink net>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry Ritholtz <ritholtz () optonline net>
Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 06:36:09 
To: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Subject: "computer intelligence"

Another poster observed that computers are actually rather "dumb."

Here's a perfect example: The new Joe Conason book is titled
"The Hunting of the President: The Ten-Year Campaign to Destroy
Bill and Hillary Clinton"

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/103-9974761-5963025

Amazon's database is usually pretty good at cross-referencing
related material, but not, apparently this time. Their database
managed to suggest the following "Related items" for "The Hunting
of the President"

* Guns & Ammo [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] - 12 issue - Our Price: $15.00
* Shooting Times [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] - 12 issues - Our Price: $16.98
* Gun Dog [MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION] - 6 issues - Our Price: $24.97

I guess the db took the key term a little too literally.

(Does the Secret Service know about this?)






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