The History of Artificial Intelligence.pptx

about AI

1. The History of Artificial Intelligence An Overview of AI Development

2. The Origins of AI Artificial Intelligence was formally founded as an academic discipline in 1956 at the Dartmouth Conference, where pioneers like John McCarthy and Marvin Minsky laid the groundwork for future research. Early work focused on problem-solving and symbolic methods.

3. The Rise and Fall During the 1960s and 1970s, AI flourished with developments in natural language processing and robotics. However, the limitations of early AI systems led to reduced funding and interest, known as the 'AI Winter' in the 1970s and 1980s.

4. The Rebirth of AI In the 1990s, AI began to regain traction due to advancements in machine learning, improved algorithms, and increased computational power. Significant milestones include IBM's Deep Blue defeating world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997.

5. AI Today and the Future Today, AI permeates various sectors, from healthcare to finance, driven by breakthroughs in deep learning and neural networks. As AI continues to evolve, ethical considerations and the impact on jobs and society are becoming increasingly important.