AI history
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Artificial Intelligence: Ars Notoria and the Promise of Instant Knowledge
opinion
11 min read
The Ars Notoria is a medieval manuscript that claimed to provide shortcuts for advanced learning and mastery of various subjects. It was believed to have demonic influences on some of its users.
We don't use AI in any of our design or production processes
opinion
4 min read
The evolution of written letters spans thousands of years, influenced by generations of human creativity and communication. The earliest forms of writing, such as pictographs, originated around 3,500 years ago, marking a significant milestone in the development of written language.
Richard Feynman and the Connection Machine (1989)
opinion
23 min read
Danny Hillis collaborated with Richard Feynman on the development of the Connection Machine, an experimental computer. Feynman's unique intellect and personality significantly influenced the project's direction and legacy.
Speculations Concerning the First Ultraintelligent Machine (1965) [pdf]
research
1 min read
Speculations from 1965 explore the concept of an ultraintelligent machine capable of surpassing human intelligence. The document discusses potential implications and challenges associated with the development of such advanced AI systems.
Chaosnet (1981)
tool
63 min read
Chaosnet is a decentralized local network for communication among computers located within one or two kilometers of each other. Developed in 1975 by the AI Laboratory at MIT, it was initially used as the internal communications medium for the Lisp Machine system.
Shrdlu
research
9 min read
SHRDLU is an early natural-language understanding program developed by Terry Winograd at MIT between 1968 and 1970. It was written in Micro Planner and Lisp and ran on the PDP-6 operating system.
Sometimes powerful people just do dumb shit
opinion
10 min read
Napoleon Bonaparte led 685,000 soldiers into Russia in June 1812, marking the largest military force in European history at that time. This campaign is considered one of the most significant military failures.
Mathematical methods and human thought in the age of AI
research
2 min read
Artificial intelligence encompasses a wide range of computer tools designed to perform complex cognitive tasks traditionally carried out by humans. The sophistication and prevalence of these tools are driving rapid development and integration into various fields.
The first 40 months of the AI era
opinion
8 min read
OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, marking the beginning of the AI era. The first 40 months have seen significant advancements in AI conversational capabilities compared to earlier chatbots like Cleverbot.
Celebrating Tony Hoare's mark on computer science
opinion
34 min read
Tony Hoare, a prominent figure in computer science, passed away at the age of 92. He is renowned for numerous significant contributions to the field, which have greatly influenced many scientific careers.
The Case of the Disappearing Secretary
opinion
18 min read
The mass automation driven by artificial intelligence is expected to have significant impacts on employment, similar to past waves of automation. Historical trends indicate that the disappearance of certain job roles, like secretarial positions, can occur as technology advances.