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The story of artificial intelligence (AI) is a fascinating journey that spans

decades and is marked by significant advancements in technology. Here's a brief


overview:

1. **Birth of AI (1950s-1960s):** The term "artificial intelligence" was coined in


the 1950s by computer scientist John McCarthy. During this period, early pioneers
like Alan Turing laid the theoretical groundwork for AI. Researchers aimed to
create machines that could mimic human intelligence.

2. **Symbolic AI and Expert Systems (1960s-1970s):** In the 1960s and 1970s, AI


research focused on symbolic reasoning and logic. Expert systems, which were rule-
based programs designed to emulate human expertise, gained popularity during this
era.

3. **AI Winter (1970s-1980s):** Despite early optimism, progress in AI faced


significant challenges, leading to what became known as the "AI winter." Funding
for AI research decreased, and expectations were tempered as initial goals proved
more challenging than anticipated.

4. **Rise of Machine Learning (1980s-1990s):** The field saw a revival in the 1980s
with the emergence of machine learning as a dominant paradigm. Researchers started
using statistical methods to allow computers to learn from data, a shift from rule-
based systems

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