- Published on February 23, 2023
- In AI Features
Akinator Unblocked – The Tipping Point where Algorithm Turns into AI
Akinator is built on a basic algorithm, but why do many think it's powered by AI?
- By Anirudh VK
Akinator has been floating around on the internet in his ephemeral genie form since 2007, and continues to wow people even today. Think of any character, object, or place, and just answer Akinator’s volley of questions. And, hey presto, the genie has already read your mind!
Alright, it’s not magic. It’s just a simple tree search algorithm. Akinator’s guesses resonate with Bing Chat or ChatGPT, or when trying to create an image with Stable Diffusion or Midjourney. Modern AI algorithms often invoke a sense of incredulity and curiosity, much like watching a magician perform without revealing his tricks. This leads to the question, at what point does a program cross the threshold from being a simple algorithm to an AI agent?
What Makes Akinator Tick?
Akinator was first develop
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Anirudh VK
I am an AI enthusiast and love keeping up with the latest events in the space. I love video games and pizza.
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