May 11 in American History
IBM's Deep Blue computer defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a full match — the first time a machine beat a world champion at chess under tournament conditions. It was a landmark moment in the long American push in computing and artificial intelligence, and a preview of debates still unfolding today.
In 1997: Deep Blue beats the world chess champion. IBM's Deep Blue computer defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a full match — the first time a machine beat a world champion at chess under tournament conditions.
IBM's Deep Blue computer defeated reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov in a full match — the first time a machine beat a world champion at chess under tournament conditions. It was a landmark moment in the long American push in computing and artificial intelligence, and a preview of debates still unfolding today.
The Daily Poll · Weigh In
How do you feel about the rise of AI?
Opinion, not a quiz — no wrong answer.
★ Forge Your Freedom
The FreedomMaxxing Daily Brief pairs a history moment like this with what's on your radar today and a live patriot poll — free, 60 seconds.
Take the Free Assessment →