No, that's still AI in today's sense, just not an LLM.
On further reflection I actually now disagree that a an algorithm based puzzle solver was ever referred to as AI, even in the context of video games, in which AI refers to the behavior of NPCs.
alt Hacker News
On further reflection I actually now disagree that a an algorithm based puzzle solver was ever referred to as AI, even in the context of video games, in which AI refers to the behavior of NPCs.