History of AI: The Birth of Artificial Intelligence (1952–1956)
Last Updated on April 12, 2023 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Dr. Mandar Karhade, MD. PhD.
Originally published on Towards AI.
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception, and the period between 1952 and 1956 can be considered the birth of AI as an academic field. During this time, leading researchers in computer science and mathematics carried out some of the key foundational work in the field. In this article, we will dive into the key developments during the early period, with a special focus on creating the first AI program and adopting the term “Artificial Intelligence” as an academic field.
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