Why was Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue so surprising?
A He had pictured the computer as a beast he was going to slay.
B He had defeated Deep Blue and other computers in the past.
C He could calculate hundreds of thousands of moves and outcomes.
D He had a better record of beating computers than humans.
Why was Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue so surprising?
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The correct answer is B: He had defeated Deep Blue and other computers in the past.
Kasparov’s loss to Deep Blue was surprising because he had previously beaten the computer in a match in 1996. This prior victory, combined with his status as one of the greatest chess players of all time, led many to believe he would win again. The unexpected nature of the loss highlighted the advancements in computer technology and artificial intelligence.