Category: Throwback Thursday
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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: 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.
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Reading Time: 3 minutes – AI has developed a unique relationship with cats, learning to recognize and understand them through vast internet data. This fascination stems from technical features, human tagging, and unpredictable behaviors, resulting in advanced projects like emotion analysis and cat deepfakes. Cats remain irreplaceable.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes – So, the Sony AIBO, launched in 1999, was a game-changer in robotics and AI, blending emotional connection with smart tech. It evolved into a beloved companion, influencing everything from therapy to smart home devices. Its 2018 comeback reflects ongoing advancements, raising questions about our future bonds with AI pets.
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Reading Time: 9 minutes – Dive into the history of the Connection Machine, a pioneering supercomputer that revolutionized parallel processing and laid the groundwork for modern AI.