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Module 2 - History of Artificial Intelligence

Overview​

This module takes you on a journey through the history of artificial intelligence, from the earliest ideas in science fiction to the modern developments we see today. You will discover how AI started and evolved to become an important part of our lives.

Learning Objectives​

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the early beginnings of artificial intelligence
  • Identify key developments in the history of AI
  • Understand how the technology evolved from fiction to reality
  • Know the important figures in AI development (Turing, McCarthy, Hinton, and others)
  • Understand the challenges faced by scientists
  • Recognize major achievements like Deep Blue, AlphaGo, and ChatGPT

Module Content​

1. Beginnings: From Science Fiction to Reality​

  • Early ideas
  • Science fiction and AI
  • Initial practical attempts

2. Major Developments​

  • Key milestones in development
  • Major breakthroughs
  • Modern advancements

3. Influential Figures​

  • Early pioneers (Turing, McCarthy, Minsky)
  • Fathers of deep learning (Hinton, LeCun, Bengio)
  • Modern era leaders (Altman, Hassabis)

Estimated Duration​

3 hours (Reading + Reflection + Quiz)

Prerequisites​

  • Completion of Module 1 (Introduction to Artificial Intelligence)

Module Structure​

Module 2
├── Beginnings: From Science Fiction to Reality
├── Major Developments
├── Influential Figures
└── Module 2 Quiz

Module Navigation​

  1. Beginnings: From Science Fiction to Reality - How it all started
  2. Major Developments - Key milestones in development
  3. Influential Figures - Important pioneers and scientists
  4. Module 2 Quiz - 30 questions to test your knowledge

Reflection Questions​

At the end of this module, make sure you can answer these questions:

  1. When did AI begin as an official scientific field?
  2. What is the Turing Test and what is its concept?
  3. What is the "AI Winter"?
  4. Who are the three "Fathers of Deep Learning"?
  5. What are the major achievements in the history of AI?

Good luck with your learning!