Once upon a time, in the realm of mathematics and logical reasoning, the seeds of a revolution were sown. It was the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a term coined by John McCarthy in 1956.

'Artificial Intelligence' - a concept that was deemed pure science fiction not too long ago, has now embedded itself into our daily lives, quietly revolutionizing every industry it touches. From the humble beginnings in academic laboratories to the silicon circuits of today’s AI-driven world, the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.

So, how did it all begin? Allow me to take you on this fascinating journey. The concept of machine intelligence dates back to the ancient Greeks with tales of mechanical men designed to mimic our behavior. Fast forward to the 20th century, the first programmable digital computer, the 'ENIAC', sparked off a new era of technological and scientific exploration.

It wasn't until 1956, at the Dartmouth Conference, that the term 'artificial intelligence' was first used and it was recognized as a field.

The 80s and 90s saw major advancements and milestones - IBM's Deep Blue defeating the world chess champion, the advent of robotic toys and voice recognition technology. This was just the beginning!

Fast forward to today, AI has evolved from its early promise into a key driver of technological innovation. From Siri and Alexa to Tesla's self-driving cars - AI is the commanding force that is remodeling our future.

As a node where technology intertwines with our lives, AI continues its forward march offering a glimpse of an exciting future - with much more yet to come.