The Dartmouth Conference
The term "Artificial Intelligence" was coined during the Dartmouth Conference, where researchers gathered to discuss the possibility of creating intelligent machines.
1956
1966
ELIZA Chatbot
Joseph Weizenbaum developed ELIZA, an early natural language processing computer program that demonstrated the potential of AI in human-computer interaction.
1970
Shakey the Robot
Shakey, developed by SRI International, was the first general-purpose mobile robot able to reason about its actions, marking a significant step in AI and robotics.
1980
Introduction of Expert Systems
Expert systems, such as MYCIN, were developed to emulate the decision-making abilities of a human expert, enhancing the application of AI in fields like medicine.
1997
Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov
IBM's Deep Blue became the first computer to defeat a reigning world chess champion, Garry Kasparov, showcasing the advanced capabilities of AI.
2000
Introduction of ASIMO
Honda introduced ASIMO, a humanoid robot capable of walking and performing complex tasks, demonstrating significant progress in AI and robotics.
2006
Launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon launched AWS, providing cloud computing services that have become essential for AI research and development, facilitating the growth of AI applications.
2011
Watson Wins Jeopardy!
IBM's Watson AI system defeated two former champions on the quiz show Jeopardy!, highlighting the advancements in natural language processing and machine learning.
2012
Deep Learning Breakthrough
A deep learning algorithm developed by Geoffrey Hinton's team won the ImageNet competition, significantly improving image recognition technology and advancing AI research.
2014
Introduction of Alexa
Amazon launched Alexa, a virtual assistant AI, which has since become a central figure in the smart home ecosystem, revolutionizing human-AI interaction.
2016
AlphaGo Defeats Lee Sedol
Google DeepMind's AlphaGo defeated world champion Go player Lee Sedol, demonstrating the advanced capabilities of AI in strategic thinking and learning.
2017
AI in Healthcare
AI applications in healthcare began to flourish, with systems like IBM Watson Health assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning, showcasing the potential of AI to transform medicine.
2018
GPT-2 Release
OpenAI released GPT-2, a powerful language model capable of generating coherent and contextually relevant text, advancing the field of natural language processing.
2020
AI and COVID-19
AI played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19, aiding in vaccine development, predicting outbreaks, and analyzing medical data to improve patient outcomes.
2022
DALL-E 2 Introduction
OpenAI released DALL-E 2, an AI model capable of generating highly realistic images from textual descriptions, pushing the boundaries of creative AI applications.
2023
Advancements in Autonomous Vehicles
Significant progress was made in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, with AI systems improving safety, navigation, and efficiency in transportation.
2024
AI in Climate Change Mitigation
AI technologies began playing a pivotal role in climate change mitigation, from optimizing energy use to predicting environmental changes, demonstrating AI's potential in addressing global challenges.
