History of artificial intelligence
The automation of manual tasks and the replication of human consciousness have always been topics present in scientific debate, and even predate the invention of computers. Studies on neural networks and the methods by which a machine can perform tasks like the human brain gained momentum in the 20th century, expanding definitively in the 1950s.
One of the leading names in science and considered the father of computing, Alan Turing (1912-1954), wrote one of the most comprehensive studies of the period on the subject. The article “Computers and Intelligence” was published in 1950, and was the first to mention the term “artificial intelligence”.
In it, Turing proposed a test to assess whether machines have the ability to emulate human thought and to pretend to be a person to the point of confusing those who question them, which became known as the “imitation game”.
In the subsequent period, many studies and research were developed in order to test Turing's proposal, with emphasis on the Eliza program, created by computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum (1923-2008) in 1966, which was relatively successful but also heavily criticized.
Before him, researchers from Stanford University in California (United States) launched in 1965 what is considered the pioneering system in artificial intelligence, called Dendral.
Since then, many advances have been made in the fields of computer science, robotics and artificial intelligence, to the point that these concepts and elements are part of our daily lives.
More recently, the emergence of algorithms capable of interacting directly with human beings through the use of language and the development of dialogues, such as GPT Chat, and others capable of producing images through a few commands, has sparked an intense debate in society about the role of artificial intelligence and the limits of these tools."
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of science whose purpose is to study, develop and employ machines to perform human activities autonomously.
The overall goal of AI is to create machines that can operate with the same level of cognitive capacity as humans, or even surpass it in some cases.
It involves the grouping of several technologies, such as artificial neural networks, algorithms, learning systems, among others that can simulate human capabilities related to learning, problem-solving, language understanding and decision-making.
It is also linked to robotics, Machine Learning, speech and vision recognition, among other technologies.
In recent years, AI has emerged as a transformative force in several sectors, revolutionizing the way companies conduct business.
By incorporating Artificial Intelligence into their operations, organizations can benefit from greater efficiency, better decision-making and improved customer experiences.
Today, the adoption of AI is an essential action in corporate routine, in addition to being an important competitive advantage to stand out from the competition.