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I want to start by thanking all of my readers of "The AI Chronicle." I started writing this newsletter last July when I realized that I was spending several hours a day reading, researching, and testing new AI solutions. When I had conversations with friends and associates who knew this, that is all they wanted to talk about.
I have been told by many people that I have a good way of taking complicated subjects and making them easy to comprehend. So, after 9 months and 138 articles, I thought it made sense to take some of my most popular articles and rewrite them into a short book titled "AI 2024: Trends, Technologies, and Transformations," which was launched in English today on Amazon Kindle. It will soon be translated into Spanish, French, and Chinese, and each version will have a professional audiobook as well.
For the next 24 hours, I am offering the book to my readers for FREE as a token of gratitude for your loyal readership. I only ask that you share this with your network, and if you do read it, give me a review on Amazon in return. I hope to continue bringing you the most interesting topics in AI that I can find and write about daily. Here and below, you will find a link to your FREE copy for the next 24 hours, ending April 24th, 2024, and below that is the introduction to the book.
Introduction
The quest to create artificial intelligence (AI) that mimics the human brain has been a long and fascinating journey. The idea of a "neural network" was first introduced by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts in their groundbreaking paper, "A Logical Calculus of the Ideas Immanent in Nervous Activity," published in 1943. This seminal work laid the foundation for the field of AI, proposing a model of artificial neurons that could perform complex computations.
However, it took nearly 80 years for this vision to be fully realized. In November 2022, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT 3.5 to the world, a language model that showcased the incredible potential of AI. ChatGPT 3.5 demonstrated an unprecedented level of conversational ability, capable of engaging in natural, context-aware dialogue. Its release sent shockwaves through the tech industry and beyond, with headlines about AI dominating the news cycle.
As a technologist with nearly 25 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the rapid evolution of AI. My journey began with my first startup, a competitor to Google's Blogger, even before Google's acquisition of the platform. However, it wasn't until 2017, shortly after the introduction of Google's groundbreaking paper on Transformer models, that I truly grasped the transformative potential of AI.
In 2017, I conceptualized the idea of creating a high-speed 360-degree camera capable of capturing content at up to 1,000 frames per second across ten cameras. The challenge was daunting—processing and working with 100,000 frames in a 10-second clip seemed nearly impossible at the time. However, by leveraging Transformer models, we found a solution to this complex problem.
Fast forward to 2023, and the world of AI has undergone a seismic shift. Like many others, I found myself immersed in technology articles, spending over an hour each day reading about the latest advancements. There was a palpable sense of change in the air, a feeling that we were on the cusp of something extraordinary. It felt as though we were experiencing the exponential change that futurist Ray Kurzweil had predicted would occur within 20 years.
Driven by my excitement and passion for AI, I decided to start a blog on LinkedIn called "The AI Chronicles." My goal was to share insights into the world of AI in a way that was accessible and relatable to everyone, while also keeping the articles concise and less technical than the ones I was accustomed to reading. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and within less than a year, I had written over 125 articles.
As I reflect on the content I have created, I realize that these articles capture a significant moment in the history of AI. The breakthroughs and advancements chronicled in "The AI Chronicles" represent a turning point in the field, a time when AI transitioned from a distant dream to a transformative reality.
This book is a curated collection of the most impactful articles from "The AI Chronicles," marking the historical technological breakthroughs and advancements that have shaped the AI landscape. It serves as a testament to the incredible progress we have made and the boundless potential that lies ahead.
Through these pages, readers will gain insights into the various applications of AI, from healthcare and creative industries to environmental conservation and beyond. They will discover how AI is revolutionizing industries, enhancing productivity, and opening up new frontiers of innovation.
As we stand at the precipice of an AI-driven future, it is crucial to understand the journey that has brought us to this point. By exploring the chronology of AI's evolution, from the early theoretical foundations to the groundbreaking achievements of recent years, we can better appreciate the magnitude of the change that is unfolding before our eyes.
This book is not only a celebration of the triumphs of AI but also an invitation to engage in a broader conversation about its implications for society. As AI continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, it is essential that we approach this technology with a critical eye, considering both its immense potential and the ethical challenges it presents.
Through the insights shared in this book, I hope to inspire readers to embrace the transformative power of AI while also advocating for its responsible development and deployment. Together, we can shape a future in which AI serves as a tool for the betterment of humanity, unlocking new frontiers of knowledge, creativity, and progress.
If you or your organization would like to explore how AI can enhance productivity, please visit my website at DavidBorish.com. You can also schedule a free 15-minute call by clicking here
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