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Considered the first concept of a programmable computer. It included an arithmetic logic unit and memory. Ada Lovelace wrote notes for it - the first “computer program.” -
Turing created a theoretical model of computation which formed the foundation for computer science and algorithms and inspired the idea that machines could simulate human reasoning. This was practically magical for the time. -
The first programmable digital computer. It used electromechanical relays for calculations and was developed independently in Germany during WWII. -
First general-purpose, fully electronic computer in the U.S. Used for military calculations and probably the best know of early computers. It weighed 30 tons and filled a large room. -
Published the idea of the Turing Test for artificial intelligence. Turing's major thought was: can machines think? This laid the foundation for AI theory. -
The birth of Artificial Intelligence as a research field. John McCarthy coined the term “Artificial Intelligence.” Early programs could play checkers and solve logic puzzles. -
The first version of the Internet. Connected four U.S. universities. Laid groundwork for modern networking.
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Intel 4004: integrated all computing functions on one chip. Sparked the personal computer revolution. -
Standardized communication for all computers. The invention of TCP/IP was commonly referred to as the “birthday of the Internet."
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Tim Berners-Lee created the first web browser and website. The Internet became accessible to the general public. -
Major step in AI decision-making and computing power. Showed machines could outperform humans in specific tasks. -
Apple introduced the iPhone, combining phone, Internet, and apps. Marked the shift to portable, everyday computing. -
DeepMind’s AI beat a world champion in the game of Go. Demonstrated the power of deep learning and neural networks. -
AI systems like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Midjourney create human-like text and images. Raises new ethical and technological challenges.