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Explore the cyclical nature of artificial intelligence hype through this keynote conference talk that examines AI's historical patterns across three major "AI summers" spanning 70 years. Trace the evolution from the foundational Dartmouth Conference through the expert systems boom to today's deep learning revolution, understanding how each wave brought excitement, grand promises, and eventual reality checks. Analyze the technologies that survived each cycle and their lasting impact on industries including gaming, defense, and search. Gain perspective on current AI developments by understanding historical patterns, learning what innovations typically endure beyond the hype, and developing insights into where artificial intelligence might be headed next. Discover how AI's history, while not repeating exactly, follows recognizable patterns that can inform our understanding of today's technological moment.
