Bot Contest
Here I'll be posting information on various Bot contests that challenge and test a Bot's AI and realism. Feel free to post comments and updates on contests, as well as announcements for new contests.
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Crap, that's what I get for posting here first thing in the morning. I thought this WAS bug stomp when I posted it. 
Hmmm I still haven't got a response from the Loebners, so I forwarded the copy of the application I got, just in case.
Does anyone know the exact date of this years ChatterBox? And were we supposed to fill out that interview or something? Finally: If we win, is it our name on the award or our robots? *sulks* Me never had an award before...
All you hafta do to enter chatterbox is send the same kind of info that the other ppl sent to the email listed on Chris Cowart's profile. I think it's wcowart@frontiernet.net but don't quote me on that, my memory sucks. I think there's also a way to enter through the contest site, but since I didn't do it that way I'm not sure what it involves.
The semi-finalist congratulations announcements went out today, and Gaia made it to the semi-finals! Woo-hoo! I cant say for certain that they all went out, but I got mine at about 2:30. Anyone else who made it to the semi-finals, please say so!
I'm seeing if I can get a list of the semi-finalists from the Loebner people. When I do, I'll post it here.
I also received the specifications for the interface and will begin working on that soon, as well as crushing all the bugs I can find and going Seek-crazy with my bots. I think that's the key to doing well in the contest. Anytime your bot gives out information, anticipate response questions.
For example, if a bot says "I'm too tired to take the test today" create a seek "why * tired" and "what * test". Maybe even "when * test" and "how late".
The semi-finals have been moved to September 21st. I'll probably exclude access on the Forge to everyone on those days to ensure the best performance.
I'm seeing if I can get a list of the semi-finalists from the Loebner people. When I do, I'll post it here.
I also received the specifications for the interface and will begin working on that soon, as well as crushing all the bugs I can find and going Seek-crazy with my bots. I think that's the key to doing well in the contest. Anytime your bot gives out information, anticipate response questions.
For example, if a bot says "I'm too tired to take the test today" create a seek "why * tired" and "what * test". Maybe even "when * test" and "how late".
The semi-finals have been moved to September 21st. I'll probably exclude access on the Forge to everyone on those days to ensure the best performance.
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