The History of Artificial Intelligence: From Thought Experiment to Everyday Tool

A brief history of AI's key breakthroughs, setbacks and turning points, from Alan Turing to the generative AI era. Published 24 August 2026. Slug: history-of-artificial-intelligence.

Written by Jamie Dixon, Founder of VAYRO for VAYRO, the UK AI Management company helping leaders succeed in the Age of AI. Filed under AI Strategy in the Vision pillar. Read more in The VAYRO Journal.

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