Evolution of AI

1958

First AI programming language, Lisp, is created by “The father of AI,” John McCarthy.

1964 tions,” Zhao said.

Unlike Zhao, Vitaly Tyulyayev, owner of ActiveTick, a software data company, said AI is a great help for him and his company’s efficiency.

“I’ve been using ChatGPT to generate a specific type of code. Rather than spending 10-15 minutes typing it myself, I can get it in 10 seconds and copy and paste it into my code,” Tyulyayev said.

ActiveTick is a company that offers stock and market data and quotes to companies that use Tyulyayev’s code for their products.

While it does help Tyulyayev with his efficiency, he does note that AI will cause problems with white-collar workers trying to get jobs. He also said it prevents aspiring programmers from getting more experience.

“It’s a very disruptive technology for industries that require higher-level skills. People getting into programming can’t find jobs. If it can do the job of a junior programmer, then there won’t be a demand for them,” Tyulyayev said.

2012

Kismet, one of the first robots to demonstrate both emotional and social interactions with humans, was made.

The first chatbot, Eliza, was created as a therapist to help people feel heard.

2017

The first AI musician, Amper, created an album and helped musicians solve problems.

2022

ChatGPT was created by OpenAI, reaching over one million users five days.