AI Timeline Final

Paleolithic Cave Art

14,977 BCE

People living in caves during the Paleolithic era (Old Stone Age) made drawings on cave walls using mud and other natural materials. This was one of the earliest forms of communication through art and visuals.

Cuneiform

3200 BCE

The Sumerians invented cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems, by carving symbols onto clay tablets. This allowed them to record information and communicate through written language.

Egyptian Hieroglyphics

3100 BCE

The ancient Egyptians developed a writing system called hieroglyphics, where they carved symbols and pictures onto stone surfaces. This was another early form of written communication.

Hand written/Illuminated Manuscripts

1100

Before the printing press, books and manuscripts were written by hand on paper or parchment. Scribes would decorate these handwritten texts with colorful illustrations, known as illuminated manuscripts.

Printing Press

1440

Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, which allowed books and texts to be mass-produced using movable type and ink. This made it easier to share information and communicate ideas on a larger scale.

Telegraph

1837

The telegraph system used electrical signals to transmit messages over long distances through a series of dots and dashes, known as Morse code. This revolutionized long-distance communication

Radio

1893

The radio allowed people to transmit and receive audio signals wirelessly, enabling mass communication through sound and voice.

Movies

1895

The invention of motion pictures, or movies, allowed people to tell stories and share information through moving images and sound.

Television

1927

Television brought moving images and sound into people's homes, allowing them to watch shows, news, and other programs from the comfort of their living rooms.

Computers

1943

Computers were initially developed to help decode encrypted messages during World War II. Today, they are used for various tasks, including work, entertainment, and communication.

Gaming Systems

1972

Gaming systems, like video game consoles, were created to provide entertainment and interactive experiences at home, similar to arcade games.

Internet

1983

The internet started as a way to share information and communicate through websites, email, and chat rooms. It has now become a vast network connecting people and devices worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

2015

AI technology, which is still being developed, allows computers and machines to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as recognizing patterns, making decisions, and even creating art.