Category: History of AI
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Reading Time: 25 minutes – The 1970s and 80s marked significant advancements in AI, introducing expert systems designed to emulate human expertise. Although early systems faced limitations, they laid the groundwork for today’s intelligent technologies, influencing various industries.
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Reading Time: 12 minutes – AI has transformed personalization in digital experiences, enhancing user interaction through tailored content and services. However, it raises ethical concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the risk of echo chambers that might limit diverse perspectives.
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Reading Time: 13 minutes – AI is transforming mental health care by offering accessible, on-demand support, analyzing data for early intervention, and enhancing therapeutic practices while highlighting ethical concerns related to privacy, bias, and the potential replacement of human therapists.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes – A new podcast highlights women influencing the future of AI, fostering diversity and inclusivity, alongside recommended readings and resources, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices in technology.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes – In the late 1940s, W. Grey Walter developed Elmer and Elsie, pioneering robots that emulated biological behaviors, influencing robotics, AI, and our understanding of neural processes and feedback mechanisms.