1956Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed

The Logic Theorist computer program, the first "artificial i...
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⚙️ Thomas Blanchard Patents Pattern-Tracing Lathe

Thomas Blanchard invents the pattern-tracing lathe (actually more like a shaper). The lathe can copy symmetrical shapes and is used for making gun stocks, and later, ax handles.
Thomas Blanchard Patents Pattern-Tracing Lathe (1822)
ManufacturingIndustrial RevolutionAutomation
United StatesUnited States

⏱️ First Atomic Clock Developed

The first atomic clock is developed at the National Bureau of Standards.
First Atomic Clock Developed (1948)
PrecisionPhysicsScientific Advancement
United StatesUnited States

🤖 Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed

The Logic Theorist computer program, the first "artificial intelligence program", was written and invented by Allen Newell, Herbert A. Simon, and Cliff Shaw.
Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed (1956)
Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAutomation
United StatesUnited States

⌨️ IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer

The first personal computer used by one person and controlled by a keyboard, the IBM 610, is invented by IBM.
IBM 610: The First Keyboard-Controlled Personal Computer (1957)
Computer SciencePersonal ComputerIBMComputing
United StatesUnited States

🖱️ Xerox Alto Introduces First Commercial GUI

The first commercial graphical user interface is introduced in 1973 on the Xerox Alto. The modern GUI is later popularized by the Xerox Star and Apple Lisa.
Xerox Alto Introduces First Commercial GUI (1973)
Computer ScienceSoftwarePersonal ComputingDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

🤖 OpenAI Unveils GPT-3 AI Model

OpenAI demonstrated an Artificial Intelligence model called GPT-3. The program was created to generate human-like responses when given prompts.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-3 AI Model (2020)
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSoftwareComputer ScienceOpenAI
United StatesUnited States