Ep 5: AI’s Birth and Early Struggles: From Perceptrons to the First AI Winter

In this episode, we continue our exploration of AI’s evolution, guided by Dr. Alok Aggarwal’s insightful book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution & 100 Years of AI (1950-2050). Last time, we dove into the transformative era of machine learning between 1950 and 1986, uncovering how AI systems became adaptive and set the stage for modern technology. Today, we’re picking up the story in the 1970s and 80s—the era when AI began its journey into the commercial world. We’ll explore how breakthroughs during this period pushed AI beyond research labs and into real-world applications, shaping industries and influencing the technologies we know today. Join us as we unpack this pivotal era and see how these innovations propelled AI into the mainstream!