Authors: Dr Shivakumara C G
Abstract: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) represents one of the most transformative technological trajectories in human history. Rooted in early mechanical inventions and philosophical inquiries into intelligence, AI has evolved into a general-purpose technology influencing nearly every scientific and social domain. This article examines the historical continuum from early inventions—such as mechanical computation devices—to modern AI systems, highlighting key milestones, paradigm shifts, and interdisciplinary impacts. It argues that AI is not an isolated innovation but the culmination of centuries of intellectual and technological progress.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20112362
