History of AI: Part 3 - From Backprop to AlphaGo and Beyond

From forgotten experiments to global breakthroughs, this episode of AI Innovations Unleashed takes you on a whirlwind tour of artificial intelligence history, hype, and the human stories in between. JR and Rusty break down the rise of neural networks, the GPU boom, and game-changing milestones like ImageNet and AlphaGo—with plenty of jokes, analogies, and cultural detours along the way. You’ll hear how backpropagation is basically a kid learning to ride a bike, why GPUs owe their fame to video games, and how AI shifted from punchline to powerhouse. We also dive into medicine, policy, ethics, and the meme-fueled world of AI in pop culture. Whether you’re new to AI or a seasoned pro, this episode blends clarity, history, and humor to help you understand not just how AI works, but why it matters. Stick around for the closing reflections—and don’t miss the call to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your fellow tech-curious friends.Send us Fan MailSupport the showWant to go deeper than the podcast?Join The Unleashed — the growing AI Innovations Unleashed community for educators, parents, students, leaders, and curious minds navigating the future of AI together. Members get deeper discussions, exclusive insights, behind-the-scenes content, early updates, and a place to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and society in real time.AI is moving fast. You don’t have to figure it out alone.Join The Unleashed:https://www.aiinnovationsunleashed.com/become-a-supporter-join-the-unleashed/