A look at the history of generative AI and developments that paved the way for breakthroughs, including CUDA, convolutional neural networks, and transformers (Haomiao Huang/Ars Technica)

Haomiao Huang / Ars Technica:
A look at the history of generative AI and developments that paved the way for breakthroughs, including CUDA, convolutional neural networks, and transformers  —  A new class of incredibly powerful AI models has made recent breakthroughs possible.  —  Progress in AI systems often feels cyclical.