IBM’s Deep Blue team, Garry Kasparov to reunite 25 years after historic match

At AI Summit Austin, the grandmaster and IBM look back at this pivotal moment for AI and how far it's come since then

In 1997, the world witnessed a milestone in the age of AI when IBM’s Deep Blue supercomputer beat the reigning world chess champion, Garry Kasparov.

The match brought both AI and chess to the mainstream. A quarter of a decade on, the world has changed significantly, driven by continual advancements in technology.

But what have we learned from the rapid development of AI? And what role does it – or should it – play in our society?

At this year’s AI Summit Austin, taking place Nov. 2 to 2 in Austin, Texas, Kasparov will be reunited with IBM for a fireside chat.

They’ll be sharing their perspectives on the landmark breakthrough of AI at the time; how far we’ve come over the last 25 years; and what the future could hold for AI.

The session, Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov: 25 Years On, will be on Nov. 3 at 9:15 am.

For more information or to participate, contact AI Business editor Deborah Yao at [email protected].

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