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Power Trip: The Age of AI

Intelligence Squared

The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

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This chapter provides a historical overview of the development of AI, starting with ancient myths of bringing inanimate objects to life, such as the myth of Hephaestus and the Golem. It traces the origins of AI to around 1950, with Alan Turing making significant scientific contributions to the field. The chapter discusses the progress of AI in the late 50s and 60s, highlights the ambitious programs and labs established by computer scientists, and mentions the AI winter in the 1970s. It also introduces the idea of neural networks and their recent advancements.

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