The Rise and Fall, and Rise Again, of Neural Networks in AI Research

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This chapter explores the history of neural networks in artificial intelligence research, from their initial enthusiasm in the 1960s to their decline in the face of Minsky's critique. It also discusses their resurgence in the 90s and the significant turning point in 2016 with AlphaGo.

To imagine the future of artificial intelligence, it's important to reflect on some of the big moments in it's past.

This week, James Purtill from Science Friction brings us a story of competition, surprise and thinking machines.

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