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AI is just a next evolution of the computer
How AI represents the natural progression of computing interfaces, from punch cards to natural language, and its role in democratizing technology for all users.
A simple calculation that today’s elementary school student could perform with a few keystrokes might have required days of preparation, specialized knowledge, and physical media that took up entire rooms to store. Visual metaphors: Desktop, files, folders, and trash bins WIMP interfaces: Windows, icons, menus, and pointing devices Event-driven programming: Code that responds to user actions The transition from punch cards to keyboards, from command lines to graphical interfaces, and now from explicit instructions to goal-oriented requests, all follow the same trajectory: making computational power more accessible to more people.
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