
History of AI at CMU
Exploring the History of ¹û¶³´«Ã½AI Through University Libraries
New AI technologies have emerged at record speed over the past year, bringing undeniable changes to the academic landscape. And yet, AI is not new to Carnegie Mellon — or the University Libraries. By holding historic records, integrating the latest tools and strategies into the research lifecycle and helping the ¹û¶³´«Ã½community navigate developments in the field, the Libraries has an important role in preserving the rich past and pursuing the future potential of AI.
The Libraries stewards significant material documenting the history of AI on campus, and has worked to make it accessible to researchers and the entire ¹û¶³´«Ã½community. The University Archives is home to more than 100 years of ¹û¶³´«Ã½history, including groundbreaking AI research dating back to the earliest days of the field. The Libraries also sees AI as a key area for growth to support the rapid transformation of scholarship. To keep up AI developments and offer more comprehensive guidance, staff and faculty are continuing to engage in the space.
University Archives
As a center for research and creativity, the , home to more than 100 years of ¹û¶³´«Ã½history, promotes translational and innovative uses of primary sources.
The Robotics Project
is a multi-phase, multi-year partnership between the University Libraries and the School of Computer Science to create a home for the past, present and future of robotics.
Oral History Program
The Carnegie Mellon University records the real-life memories and perspectives of those who experienced the history of ¹û¶³´«Ã½and includes .
Oral History Highlights: