David A. McAllester of the American Association of Artificial Intelligence since 1997. He has authored over 100 refereed publications. McAllester's research areas include machine learning theory, the theory of programming languages, automated reasoning, AI planning, computer game playing (computer chess), and computational linguistics. A 1991 paper on AI planning proved to be one of the most influential papers of the decade in that area. A 1993 paper on computer game algorithms influenced the design of the algorithms used in the Deep Blue system that defeated Garry Kasparov. A 1998 paper on machine learning theory introduced PAC-Bayesian theorems which combine Bayesian and non-Bayesian methods.
What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World of "Make You Better", stating "The band has never lacked the musical bona fides to write a great anthem." The album debuted at No. 7 on the "Billboard" 200 albums chart on its release, selling around 50,000 copies in the United States in its first week. It also debuted at No. 2 on "Billboard"'s Top Rock Albums, and No. 1 on the Folk Albums chart. The album has sold 123,000 copies in the United States as of October 2015. All songs written by Colin Meloy. According to the liner notes of "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World". What