Navigating the AI Timeline

Our AI Timeline is designed to be interactive and user-friendly. Here's how to make the most of it:

• Zooming In and Out: Use the '+' and '-' buttons to zoom in for a closer look at specific periods or zoom out to view the timeline in a broader context.
• Scrolling Through Time: Click and drag the timeline left or right to move forwards or backwards through time.
• Exploring Events: Each AI milestone on the timeline is represented by a bubble or time-spanning bar. Click on them to view more details about the development, including a brief description, the date, and any associated images or videos. Most events also include links to external resources for further reading.
• Searching for Events: Use the search bar at the top of the timeline to search for specific AI developments by keywords
• Filtering Events: You can filter by technology, concepts, or brands by using the Tags on the left. This allows to you focus on specific areas of interest.

We hope you enjoy exploring the history of AI through our timeline. Tthe timeline is regularly updated with new events and developments, so be sure to check back often!

Key Highlights from the AI Timeline

A small sampling of what you'll see in the more detailed timeline

OpenAI Unveils “o1” for Advanced AI Reasoning, September 2024

OpenAI introduces “o1,” an AI system designed to enhance planning, autonomous web navigation, and deep research capabilities, marking a major leap forward in AI’s ability to solve complex tasks..

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EU Parliament Approves AI Act, March 2024

European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, aimed at regulating AI technologies through a risk-based approach. 

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ChatGPT Debut, November 2022

OpenAI debuts ChatGPT, an AI chatbot built on top of the GPT-3.5 large language model, advancing the capabilities of conversational AI and increasing the realist of AI-human interactions.

Waymo's Fully Autonomous Taxi Service Launches, October 2020

Waymo launches a fully autonomous taxi service called Waymo One in the Phoenix area, offering rides to the general public, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of self-driving car technology.

GPT-2 Language Model Release, August 2019

OpenAI releases GPT-2, an advanced text generation model, raising concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated content and prompting discussions on responsible AI development.

Google's DeepMind Atari Breakthrough, 2014

DeepMind's AI agents learn to play Atari 2600 games at superhuman levels by directly perceiving game pixels, demonstrating the capabilities of deep reinforcement learning in complex gaming environments.

Stanford's Stanley Wins DARPA Challenge, 2005

Stanford University's autonomous vehicle, Stanley, wins the DARPA Grand Challenge, showcasing the potential of AI in autonomous driving and paving the way for future developments in the field.

Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov Chess Match, 1996

IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer competes against chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov in a historic match, showcasing the potential of AI in strategic games and the capabilities of machine intelligence.

Reinforcement Learning Breakthrough, 1992

Reinforcement learning gains recognition as an effective technique in AI, with breakthroughs in algorithms like Q-learning and TD-Gamon, contributing to advancements in autonomous decision-making.

Neural Networks Resurgence, 1987

The backpropagation algorithm experiences a resurgence, leading to advancements in training multilayer perceptrons and inspiring the renaissance of neural networks in AI research.

General Problem Solver (GPS), 1969

The General Problem Solver is developed by Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon, demonstrating a problem-solving approach in AI that uses heuristics and search algorithms.

ELIZA, 1965

Developed by Joseph Weizenbaum at MIT, ELIZA is an early example of a natural language processing program. It uses pattern matching techniques to engage in conversation and simulate a Rogerian psychotherapist. ELIZA showcases the potential for human-like interactions with computers.

Perceptron (First Modern Neural Network), 1957

Frank Rosenblatt introduces the Perceptron, a single-layer neural network capable of learning and making simple decisions. The Perceptron algorithm paves the way for the development of neural networks and serves as a foundation for future advancements in machine learning.

These are just a few of the 120+ events you'll find in our AI Timeline. We encourage you to explore the timeline yourself to discover more about the history (and future) of AI.

The Journey of AI: Past, Present, and Future

Understanding the history of AI is more than just looking back. It's about connecting the dots between past developments and current innovations, and imagining the future possibilities AI offers.

Our AI timeline serves as a bridge between these different timeframes, providing a comprehensive overview of AI evolution. We hope this timeline not only informs, but inspires you to approach AI in new and meaningful ways. Remember, as AI forges ahead, so will our timeline. We encourage you to check back regularly to stay up to date with the latest AI milestones.

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