The First Wave of AI: The Pioneers of the 1960s and 70s
The Dartmouth Workshop: The Birth of a Field
The term “artificial intelligence” was first coined at the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence in 1956. This workshop, organized by John McCarthy, brought together the brightest minds in computer science to lay the groundwork for a new field of study. The attendees were optimistic, believing that a machine as intelligent as a human being was just a few years away.
A Brief History of Corporate Automation
The Dawn of Automation: From Assembly Lines to Mainframes
The concept of corporate automation is not a new one. Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century with the advent of the assembly line. Henry Ford’s revolutionary manufacturing process, introduced in 1913, was a paradigm shift. While not digital, it was a powerful form of mechanical automation that dramatically increased efficiency and reduced costs. This set the stage for a century of innovation in automation.