How Artificial Intelligence Is Upending Everything

You Know About Modern Industries

Chapter 1:

From Chatbots to Masterminds—The Stunning Rise of Artificial Intelligence

Overview

Artificial Intelligence (AI) didn't just happen overnight; it's a tale of ambition, breakthroughs,

and lessons learned. From its humble beginnings as simple algorithms to today's intelligent

systems capable of human-like reasoning and speech, AI has become the defining force of

the 21st century. This chapter walks you through the gripping evolution of AI, revealing how

yesterday’s experimental code laid the groundwork for the disruptive technologies

transforming entire industries today.

Learning Objectives

Trace AI's riveting journey from the early rule-based programs to state-of-the-art

language models.

Uncover the pivotal breakthroughs that have fueled AI's rise.

Grasp the game-changing importance of Large Language Models (LLMs) in reshaping

modern landscapes.

1.1.1 Where It All Began: The Birth of Artificial Intelligence

The story begins with the iconic visionaries of the 1950s—Alan Turing and his famous

question: “Can machines think?” Fast forward to 1966, when Joseph Weizenbaum’s ELIZA