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The Evolution of AI: From Inception to Today - AI Basics: The Fundamentals

Updated: May 1


The Evolution of AI: From Inception to Today - AI Basics: The Fundamentals


In this episode of AI Ed: From Bits to Breakthroughs, we continue with the AI Basics - The Fundamentals series, where we explore the evolution of AI, from its early theoretical foundations in the 1930s to the groundbreaking advancements of the 21st century. Join Zoey 1.0, one of the AI-generated hosts at newbits.ai, as we dive into the history, key milestones, and visionary figures who shaped the AI landscape.


What’s Inside:


  • The Early Foundations: Discover how Alan Turing's concept of the Turing Machine and his famous Turing Test laid the groundwork for artificial intelligence.

  • The Birth of AI in 1956: Learn about the pivotal Dartmouth Conference where John McCarthy coined the term "artificial intelligence" and sparked a new scientific discipline.

  • Neural Networks and Machine Learning: Understand how Geoffrey Hinton and others revolutionized AI in the 1990s with the development of the backpropagation algorithm, leading to modern machine learning.

  • Milestones in AI: Explore how IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997 and how AlphaGo made history in 2016 by defeating Go champion Lee Sedol.

  • The Rise of OpenAI and GPT: Discover how OpenAI transformed the field with advanced language models like GPT-3, pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve.


Why Watch?


  • Understand the Evolution of AI: Learn how AI evolved from early theoretical ideas to the advanced technologies we have today, and why these milestones are significant.

  • Explore Key Historical Breakthroughs: Gain insights into the most important advancements in AI, from Deep Blue to AlphaGo to OpenAI’s GPT-3.



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