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Babbage: The science that built the AI revolution—part one

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Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

This chapter explores the historical milestones in artificial intelligence, focusing on early neural networks and significant figures who shaped its development. It examines key concepts such as the Turing test, the limitations of early AI systems, and the eventual rise of deep learning technologies.

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