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> [Why is Lisp used for AI?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/130475/why-is-lisp-used-for-ai) 
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What makes a language suitable for Artificial Intelligence development?

I've heard that LISP and Prolog are widely used in this field. What features make them suitable for AI?