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Alan Turing's "Computing Machinery¨
Alan Turing publishes ¨Computing Machinery and Intelligence,¨ this introduced the Turing Test to examine a machines ability to carry out intelligent behavior. This set the foundation of AI, a machine cable of understanding human command, answering complex problems. This pushed scientists to dream bigger about making intelligent machines. -
Dartmouth Conference
A group of scientists had a meeting and officially named the field "Artificial Intelligence." This kicked off serious efforts to build machines that could think. It took early ideas from scattered experiments and brought researchers together to focus on improving AI. -
Eliza
The first ever chatbot, called ELIZA, could have basic conversations with people. It was a big deal because it showed that computers could talk, even if only a little. It inspired more advanced chatbots and helped the field of natural language processing grow -
Shakey the Robot
Shakey was a robot that could move around and make its own decisions. It was a huge step forward, proving robots could do more than just follow orders, this helped develop smarter robots later on. -
Expert Systems
These programs could give advice like a professional for example, helping doctors diagnose diseases. It showed that AI could be useful in real jobs. -
Backpropagation
Scientists figured out a way to help computers learn from their mistakes, so they kept getting better. This made AI smarter and more advanced -
Deep Blue
IBM's computer, Deep Blue, beat the best human chess player in the world. This proved that machines could outthink humans in some games. -
Roomba
The Roomba, a robot vacuum cleaner, became the first AI device used in a lot of homes. It showed how AI could make everyday chores easier. -
IBM Watson
Watson, an AI, won the game show Jeopardy! by answering tough questions. This showed how computers could understand and respond to human language in smart ways. -
Deep Learning Boom
AI researchers started using bigger data sets and stronger computers to teach AI more effectively. This built on older learning methods and revolutionized how AI could see, hear, and understand the world. -
Virtual Assistants
Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant improved on basic AI by adding more natural speech and smarter responses. They brought AI into millions of homes, making it a regular part of people’s lives. -
AlphaGo
AlphaGo used deep learning to beat the world's best Go player, a game much harder than chess. It built on earlier programs like Deep Blue and showed how AI could handle creativity and strategy. -
Sophia the Robot
Sophia had advanced facial expressions and conversational skills, making her more lifelike than earlier robots. She highlighted how robots could play bigger roles in society. -
AI in Healthcare
AI helped analyze COVID-19 data and speed up vaccine development, a step beyond earlier uses of AI in medicine. It showed how AI could have a real impact on saving lives and improving global health. -
ChatGPT
ChatGPT brought together years of progress in natural language understanding to create conversations that felt human-like. It represented a leap from earlier chatbots and set a new standard for how AI communicates.