When AI Became ML, and Then AI Again - Tracing the Evolution of Terms and Technologies

Explore the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence and machine learning terminology in this 32-minute Linux Foundation conference talk. Trace the evolution of AI and ML from their interchangeable beginnings to their divergence and eventual reconvergence. Delve into the early days of AI, examining its ambitious goals and initial excitement. Discover how machine learning emerged as a distinct discipline, focusing on algorithms, data, and statistical methods. Understand the shift from broad AI aspirations to ML's pragmatic, specialized approach emphasizing practical applications. Learn how ML's increasingly imaginative products led to AI's resurgence in the lexicon. Gain insights into the growing demand for AI and the need for specialized, purpose-built infrastructure in the AI era.

When AI Became ML, and then AI Again: Tracing the Evolution of Terms and Technologies - Marcus Eagan