The day a computer beat the best chess player – level 1

11-05-1997

It is 1996. IBM builds a very strong computer. The computer can play chess. The computer plays against Garry Kasparov. Garry Kasparov is the best chess player.

Garry Kasparov wins the first match.

In 1997, they play the second match. The computer wins the second match. It is a big success for IBM. After the victory, IBM sells more products.

Difficult words: IBM (a technology company), chess (a board game), success (a situation when you get what you want), victory (a moment when you win).

What implications does the success of IBM's computer have for the development of artificial intelligence technology?

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