storyofai.net kickoff: from idea map to living timeline
A hello from the project: what we want to offer curious readers today, and what we’re building toward next.
This is storyofai.net’s first hello in public.
If you wonder how artificial intelligence became what we argue about today (who tried what, when, and why it still matters), you’re exactly who we’re building for.
Three things we care about:
- Explain without gatekeeping. Core ideas (what an LLM is, what “prompt” means, why “reasoning” gets debated) should be readable without a CS degree.
- History that connects. Milestones shouldn’t float in isolation; we link past moments to how people build and use systems now.
- Claims that age in public. Bold predictions deserve a second look later, so readers can see what held up and what didn’t.
What you can use already:
- Read in English or German: pick the language that fits you.
- Dip into the glossary when a term needs a short, honest definition.
- Explore articles with topics you can follow at a glance.
- Skim predictions and see how past statements are labelled over time.
What’s next:
- Occasional notes like this one, short and human, less “release notes,” more “what we’re thinking.”
- More stories and glossary depth as the collection grows.
- Heavier emphasis on sources and cross-links so you can always double-check.
Thanks for showing up early. We’d rather grow slowly and stay clear than rush and sound like a press release.