The generative AI revolution has begun–how did we get here?

This is a great article. The author breaks down key advancements in AI--from Nvidia's release of CUDA in 2006, deep learning using CNNs in 2012, followed by recent language translation models and their shortcomings.

The coverage of transformers is particularly well-done, including their novel approach to language translation and their generality.

Quanta Magazine has covered transformers as well [1,2].

[1] Will Transformers Take Over Artificial Intelligence? - https://www.quantamagazine.org/will-transformers-take-over-a...

[2] How Transformers Seem to Mimic Parts of the Brain - https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-ai-transformers-mimic-par...