History of AI: Golden Years (1956–74)
Last Updated on June 15, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Dr. Mandar Karhade, MD. PhD.
Originally published on Towards AI.
When optimism about the technology runs high! The hype-train!
The period from 1956–1974 could be considered the golden years (theoretical) of artificial intelligence (AI) research. During this time, researchers were optimistic about the potential of AI to solve complex problems and create intelligent machines that could match or even surpass human intelligence (let the hype train choo-choo!). Let’s enjoy the journey into the early enthusiasm surrounding AI during this time and highlight significant advancements, including the development of the first chatbots and humanoid robots.
The term “artificial intelligence” was first used in 1956 at the Dartmouth Conference, where a group of researchers gathered to discuss the possibility of creating machines… Read the full blog for free on Medium.
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