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Building The Next Generation Laugh Track

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Aug 02 2007 12:00am EDT

Building the Next Generation Laugh Track

Engadget is reporting that "a duo of researchers at the University of Cincinnati have built a computer program 'that is able to get a specific type of joke, one whose crux is a simple pun.' By loading up a database of words and then using relational programming to detect when a pun-involved joke is uttered, the bot can respond by laughing out loud and creeping any bystanders completely out. The inventors admit that the creature still misses out on some punch lines and still can't detect a broad range of humor, but future advancements could add some serious life to those drab home healthcare bots who will inevitably be fixing our oatmeal and keeping us company."

That's sounds cool and all, but their robot still won't be as funny a Gay Robot.

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