The Computer Talks And Sings

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Date
1975-09-02 (Creation date: 1965/1976)
Main contributor
KDNA; KCHU
Summary
This radio program showcases the capabilities of an IBM 7090 computer in music and speech synthesis. To make the computer talk and play music, it is fed punched cards containing information, such as variables inherent to human speech. This information is then processed, resulting in the computer talking or singing.
Genre
Spoken Word
Collection
Public Broadcasting
Unit
Special Collections and University Archives
Language
English
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Physical Description
Tape Reels

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