Then in 1989 there was a computer who liked to play mind games with Nikolai Gudkov while he was trying to chess mate for the third time in a row. The player was electrocuted. The Soviet police thought it was murder, then the experts put the blame on a short-circuit, but nobody thought the machine could be held responsible for the electrocution. This case has never been solved. https://1000waystodie.fandom.com/wiki/Chess_Pain
Response last updated by CmdrK on May 17 2021.
Jul 29 2010, 8:59 AM
Legal experts all over the word were simply shocked by the astonishing decision to put the computer on trial. Computer experts might be astonished, too by this zany idea. The Soviets are, however, convinced that the computer was endowed with the kind of intelligence and pride to even develop feelings of hatred and grudge towards the chess champion. This was, according to Soviet legal experts, the motive that made the computer kill its owner. The chess marathon between the man and the machine lasted no less than six days.
So, if the chess computer was found guilty of murder what was it sentenced to:
Destruction with a sledge hammer? Or, did they have compassion on it and give it life in prison? At least in prison the inmates are allowed to play chess.
Response last updated by CmdrK on May 17 2021.
Jul 29 2010, 10:25 AM
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