Matt:Expanding on the Second: > > Well, I kind of already expanded on that. We're not at the point yet where we've got any real answer to "creativity" but I consider that a rather distant problem. What we've been able to accomplish so far, is creating an AI that can learn to talk, and can actually hold a decent conversation. That's only one aspect. But the fact that these robots *learn* something that is not pre-defined in their programming (beyond a desire to communicate, akin to our own instinct) is evidence in itself that yes, a machine based on learning algorithms is capable of exceeding its programming, in fact, rewrites its own programming with new knowledge.-All I can say is amazing. Your descriptions are very appreciated.