AI 101: A Primer on How It Is Structured

HFTP | July 29, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that dominates conversations in many contexts. However, many people struggle to provide an explanation of what AI is and how it functions. The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in 2022 has reignited the hype surrounding AI, but this excitement is not new. AI has been a topic of interest since 1956, when John McCarthy organized a conference in Dartmouth, New Hampshire, where scientists gathered to discuss and explore the possibilities of AI. The term "artificial intelligence" was first used at this event, which marked the beginning of a field that has continued to fascinate and develop ever since. How is AI de...