A merciful end to Cyc funding might be better. Monies saved could be spent elsewhere and termination would free all involved without the expectation that they p

A merciful end to Cyc funding might be better. Monies saved could be spent elsewhere and termination would free all involved without the expectation that they produce something of value. Although it might cause some grudges ("If we'd only been allowed to add the last 2000 rules, I am certain it would have achieved consciousness!") everybody needs a new start now and then. Had Lenat published working versions or even complete explanations of his previous software (AM, EURISKO) I might be a little more sympathetic. Cyc, the project that never ends, appears to be in a state of perpetual partial implementation, it's most notable product being a constant stream of money into the project. But look on the bright side: perhaps I'm completely wrong, Cyc has actually achieved AI, and the NSA is using it right now!