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The podcast discusses the characteristics, history, and examples of 4th generation computers. These computers, developed from 1921 to 1980, revolutionized personal computing, gaming, and artificial intelligence. The use of microprocessors made the computers smaller, faster, and cheaper. Advantages included lower power consumption and better graphics. Examples of 4th generation computers are the Intel 4004, Apple I, and IBM PC. Video games like Pong, Pac-Man, and Donkey Kong became popular. Artificial intelligence research began during this time with systems like MYCI, SHRDLU, and Prologue Language. The podcast concludes by thanking listeners and inviting comments and feedback. Hello and welcome to the podcast on 4th generation computers. In this episode, we will explore what are the characteristics, history, and examples of the 4th generation computers which spans from 1921 to 1980. We will also discuss how this generation of computers revolutionized the fields of personal computing, gaming, and artificial intelligence. The 4th generation of computers was based on a microprocessor, which is a single-chip computer that contains all the components of a central processing unit. The microprocessor was developed by using very large-scale integration technology, which allowed thousands of transistors to be plugged into a small chip. The microprocessor made the computers smaller, faster, cheaper, and more reliable than the previous generation of computers that used integrated circuits. Some of the advantages of the 4th generation computers were they consumed less power and generated less heat than the previous generation of computers. They were portable and could be used as personal computers for home and office use. They had better graphics and sound capabilities and supported various types of software and programming languages. They enabled the development of new applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and games. They paved the way for the advancement of artificial intelligence and expertise in systems. Here are some examples of 4th generation computers. The Intel 4004, which was the first commercially available microprocessor in 1971. The Apple I, which was the first personal computer designed by Steve Jobs. We can also talk about the IBM PC, which was the first mass-produced personal computer that became a standard in the industry in 1981. The 4th generation of computers also witnessed the emergence of video games as a popular form of entertainment. Some of the iconic games that were released in this period are Pong, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong. Pong, which was the first commercially accessible arcade game that simulated table tennis in 1972. Space Invaders, which was also a shooting game that introduced aliens as enemies and five many other cipher games in 1978. Pac-Man, which was also a male game that featured a yellow character that had dots and avoided ghosts in 1980. Donkey Kong, which was also a platformer that introduced Mario as a hero and Donkey Kong as a villain in 1981. The 4th generation of computers also marked the beginning of artificial intelligence research and development. Some of the milestones in this period are the MYCI system, which was an expert system that would diagnose infectious diseases based on medical data in 1972. The SHRDLU system, which was a natural language processing that helped understand and manipulate objects in the virtual world in 1972. The Prologue Language, which was a logic programming language that would process and solve problems using facts and rules in 1972. And finally, the ELISA program, which was a chatbot that could simulate a psychotropic virus by using pattern matching and substitution in 1976. That's all for today's broadcast on 4th Generation Computers. I hope you enjoyed learning about these computers and their work on this issue. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave them in the comment section below. Thank you for listening and stay safe. Bye.