Le Monde published a detailed timeline showing how the meaning of "artificial intelligence" has changed from the 1940s to now. The piece tracks AI’s evolution decade by decade, spotlighting growing AI applications and increasingly complex underlying tech.
The article includes this striking visual timeline:
No specific new AI launch or controversy here—just a historical rundown on how AI’s role and definition have shifted over almost a century. The coverage serves as a reminder that AI is not one thing but an evolving concept tied to expanding tech capabilities and real-world uses.