ActiveBuddy Inc. launches SmarterChild on AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). This clever chatbot becomes a global sensation, using automated scripts to provide weather, movie times, and… Read More »2001 Classic: SmarterChild Goes Viral
Microsoft releases Windows XP, which becomes one of the most beloved and long-lasting operating systems in history. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2001… Read More »2001 Chronicle: Windows XP Launch
President George W. Bush signs an executive order limiting federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2001 Year… Read More »2001 Classic: Science
Sony unveils the ERS-7, the most advanced version of its robotic dog yet. It features improved „mapping” capabilities, allowing it to autonomously find its charging… Read More »2001 Archive: AIBO ERS-7 Evolution
Shortly after 9/11, letters containing anthrax spores are mailed to news offices and US Senators, fueling a national state of high alert and anxiety. Part… Read More »2001 Archive: The Anthrax Scare
The merger of America Online (AOL) and Time Warner is finalized, just as the dot-com bubble begins to deflate. Part of the 71 Fun Facts:… Read More »2001 Report: Business
Google continues to refine its PageRank algorithm. By using AI-driven link analysis to determine the „authority” of a webpage, it officially wins the search engine… Read More »2001 File: The Rise of Google’s PageRank
Microsoft enters the console wars with the release of the Xbox, introducing the world to Halo: Combat Evolved and Master Chief. Part of the 71 Fun Facts:… Read More »2001 Digest: The First Xbox Released
The Atkins Diet enters its absolute peak of cultural saturation; restaurants begin offering „low-carb” menus. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2001 Year of… Read More »2001 Vault: Lifestyle
Steven Spielberg’s film A.I. Artificial Intelligence is released. While fictional, it sparks a massive global debate about robot ethics, machine consciousness, and the future of… Read More »2001 Classic: The AI Movie Influence