Michael Reed

  • Are Computers Human Enough For Crosswords?

    Are Computers Human Enough For Crosswords?

    Humans are dumber than computers — that’s the consensus after that Watson thing last year, right? Not if they can’t beat Will Shortz, says Matt Ginsberg, creator of a computer program that’s designed to best even the most cunning human cruciverbalists. To prove it, he’s entering his so-called Dr. Fill in next month’s American Crossword…