Training a PowerPoint AI to Play Tic Tac Toe

Explore the fundamentals of machine learning through an unconventional and entertaining conference talk. Discover how common machine learning algorithms work from first principles, demystifying the concept for non-experts. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates the creation of an artificial intelligence using Microsoft PowerPoint to play Tic Tac Toe. Based on Donald Michie's 1961 Matchbox Educable Noughts And Crosses Engine (MENACE), learn how even a PowerPoint presentation can be programmed to learn optimal opening moves in the classic game. Gain insights into the core concepts of machine learning without the need for complex mathematics or supercomputers, and witness a truly unique no-code solution for AI enthusiasts.