AI in the 1970s

In the 1970s, artificial intelligence (AI) research focused on developing algorithms that could mimic human reasoning and problem-solving. This era saw the rise of “expert systems,” which used rule-based approaches to simulate human expertise in specific fields, like medical diagnosis. Researchers advanced natural language processing, enabling computers to understand and respond to human language more effectively. However, limitations in computing power and data availability meant progress was slower than hoped, leading to what is known as the "AI winter," a period of reduced funding and interest in AI research due to unmet expectations.