Milestones of Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence demonstrated by machines in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.
The rudimentary roots of AI can be traced back to ancient Greece, where philosopher Aristotle introduced the concept of syllogism—a form of reasoning that allowed conclusions to be drawn from predetermined premises.
Leibniz, in the 17th century, contributed to the development of mathematical logic, which is a cornerstone in AI development.
The term “Artificial Intelligence” was coined by John McCarthy in 1956 during the Dartmouth Conference, where the foundations of AI were laid.
During this period, significant advances were made in enabling machines to understand and interpret human language.
The field of AI experienced a period of stagnation due to unrealistic expectations, leading to reduced funding and a slowdown in research and development.
The advent of the Internet and the subsequent explosion of data led to the resurgence of AI. It enabled the development of more sophisticated algorithms and models capable of handling vast amounts of data.
The development and improvement of deep neural networks marked a significant milestone in AI. These networks, inspired by the human brain, are capable of learning from large datasets.