Artificial Intelligence: A Historical Overview

The video provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from its inception in 1956 to the present day. It highlights key milestones, such as the creation of the first AI program, the development of expert systems, and the recent AI boom driven by increased computing power and data availability. The video also discusses the potential applications and challenges of AI, emphasizing the need to shape AI for the common good of society.

What year did the term 'Artificial Intelligence' first come into use?

• 1965

• 1945

• 1972

• 1956

Who developed the first chatbot, ELIZA?

• Alan Turing

• Joseph Weizenbaum

• John McCarthy

• Marvin Minsky

What was a major focus of AI research in the 1980s?

• Quantum computing

• Machine learning

• Expert systems

• Neural networks

Which AI system defeated Garry Kasparov in chess?

• Deep Blue

• Watson

• AlphaGo

• Siri

What is a significant factor that contributed to the AI boom since 2010?

• Decline in AI skepticism

• Development of new programming languages

• Exponential growth in computing power

• Increased research funding

Which technology is crucial for modern speech recognition?

• RNN

• CNN

• SVM

• LSTM

What is a potential benefit of AI in healthcare?

• Lower energy consumption

• Increased job opportunities

• More precise medical diagnosis

• Faster internet speeds

What is a concern regarding AI systems in everyday tasks?

• They are not yet sufficiently reliable

• They are too slow

• They require too much data

• They are too expensive

What is a societal benefit of AI in urban environments?

• Increased pollution

• Improved traffic flow

• More crowded public transport

• Higher crime rates

What is a key task for society regarding AI development?

• To ban AI research

• To shape AI for the common good

• To privatize AI technology

• To limit AI to entertainment