The Neural Network Renaissance
Building on the AI Evolution Overview's look at AI's early days, let's explore a turning point: the neural network resurgence. In the 1980s and 90s, these systems broke free from symbolic AI's rigid rules, redefining how machines learn and engage with the world. For me, this era hit home—my Master's research on artificial neural networks (ANNs) began here, sparking a lifelong fascination.