University of New South Wales Professor Walsh Issues Commentary: 70 Years Young - Look Back at History and Future of Artificial Intelligence
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
SYDNEY, Australia, June 20 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following commentary on June 18, 2026, by professor of scientia Toby Walsh:
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Happy birthday, artificial intelligence!
Toby Walsh
As AI celebrates its 70th birthday, Scientia Professor Toby Walsh surveys its longer-than-expected history and a few key points about its future.
Artificial intelligence began on the 18th of June 1956. That makes AI 70 years y . . .
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Happy birthday, artificial intelligence!
Toby Walsh
As AI celebrates its 70th birthday, Scientia Professor Toby Walsh surveys its longer-than-expected history and a few key points about its future.
Artificial intelligence began on the 18th of June 1956. That makes AI 70 years y . . .