This lecture is from the course Generative AI For All in Plain English - Essentials.
The development of powerful AI that we see today can be largely attributed to the advancements in modern computing, which occurred by chance during one of the AI winters. While AI research was experiencing a lull, the computer gaming industry was thriving, driving the demand for more powerful computer chips.
These advanced chips, initially designed for gaming purposes, proved to be incredibly well-suited for AI research. When AI researchers began utilizing these chips, it led to groundbreaking advances in the field, effectively reviving AI research and leading to the current era of powerful artificial intelligence. This serendipitous convergence of gaming technology and AI research highlights the vital role that modern computing played in the evolution of AI.
