``algorithmic''

I keep reading about this new ALGORITHMIC programs, i.e. computer programs that have (or use?) algorithms.. would any of you guys explain to me what the fuck is this? is this something like Artificial Intelligence??

Thanks.

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You can put the symbols "h" "e" "l" "l" "o" " " "w" "o" "r" "l" "d" on the tape and halt.