"intelligent computer software"

wild_pointer · 2004-11-10T06:48:06

Those are the specifications for a final project in a course I'm taking: "design a piece of intelligent computer software." I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on where to go with this? Well, first, a bit of background. This is a philosophy course titled: Minds and Machines, so something extremely complex isn't really neccessary, just that it be interesting (I chose this as my project from a list of possibilities). I have three weeks with which to complete the project and I have a slightly better than beginners understanding/experience in programming AI. My first thought was a game, something like connect four or maybe checkers, but when I mentioned to the professor that I was thinking of something along those lines, his reaction was less than enthusiastic. I haven't ruled out a game completely, just not the "standard" ones mentioned above, noughts and crosses, and the like. So, again, any suggestions? Thanks.