AI is a historically loosely-defined term that encompasses a wide range of systems and technologies designed to mimic or simulate human intelligence. Throughout the years, the term "AI" has been applied to various examples, demonstrating the diverse capabilities and applications of this field.
One of the earliest instances of AI was seen in computers playing games like tic-tac-toe. Although simple by today's standards, these early game-playing systems demonstrated the ability of machines to make decisions and strategize based on predefined rules and algorithms. This marked an initial foray into the realm of AI and showcased the potential of computers to perform tasks traditionally associated with human intellect.
Other examples of what is named as AI:
- Space Shuttle Mission Control systems
- An expert chess-playing system such as Deep Blue (beat Kasparov in 1997)
- Conversational chatbots such as ChatGPT or Bing Chat
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