Introduction to Deep Learning

AI, or more specifically, the field of Artificial Intelligence research, began at a Dartmouth College workshop in 1956 where computers were winning at checkers, solving algebraic word problems, proving logical theorems, and speaking English. However, these systems were trained by humans to perform these actions and AI research slowed as the difficulties of some of the required remaining tasks (those which would render the machine capable of doing any work that a man can do) were realized. Decreased funding also played a role as financial resources were allocated to more productive projects. AI returned briefly in the 1980's due to the success of expert machines, only to drop off again late in the decade when it once again fell into disrepute. It wouldn't be until the late 90's and early 2000's when (aided by increased computational power) AI would begin to be used for logistics and data mining.