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Ken Thompson's interests extended into computer hardware with Belle. What was it?

  • A smartphone

  • A smartwatch

  • A tablet

  • A chess machine

Answer

Belle, a chess machine designed by Ken Thompson, was a pioneering achievement in the field of artificial intelligence and computer hardware. It utilized innovative techniques, including custom hardware and parallel processing, to analyze chess positions and make strategic moves, challenging the capabilities of human players and contributing to the advancement of computer chess.
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