The Story of Accelerating Technological Advances

Imagine the incredible journey from the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903 to humans landing on the moon in 1969. In just 66 years, we went from a shaky little plane barely lifting off the ground to astronauts strolling on the moon. It’s an amazing example of how fast technology can grow when human creativity gets rolling. (hat tip to the user who posted the cover image on X, which inspired me)

Now, let’s look at a similar leap, but this time in the world of computers and artificial intelligence—AI for short. Picture this: back in 1950, a super-smart mathematician named Alan Turing wrote a paper that was like planting a tiny seed for AI. He asked a big question: “Can machines think?” That idea was the starting point for what we now call artificial intelligence.

The Seed Needed Water and Sunlight

That seed of AI couldn’t grow on its own—it needed help. Fast forward to the 1990s, when companies like AOL, Prodigy, and CompuServe stepped in. These were the folks who brought the internet into our homes. Before then, the internet was mostly for scientists and the military, but these companies made it something everyone could use. It was like giving that AI seed water and sunlight. The internet connected people all over the world and created a huge pile of information—think of everything from emails to websites—that AI could later use to learn and get smarter.

The Tree Starts to Bear Fruit

Over the years, AI grew stronger, like a tree stretching toward the sky. By 2016—66 years after Turing’s paper—we saw something incredible: an AI program called AlphaGo beat the world champion in a game called Go. Go is a super tricky board game, way more complicated than chess, and for a long time, people thought no computer could ever win against a human at it. But AlphaGo did, and it was a huge moment. It showed just how far AI had come in those 66 years.

AI Today: Blossoming Everywhere

Today, AI is popping up all around us in ways we couldn’t have dreamed of back in 1950. It’s like that tree is now covered in blossoms. It’s become a big part of our everyday lives, and it all traces back to that seed Turing planted three-quarters of a century years ago.

The Flip Side

Of course, AI isn’t all smooth sailing. It brings up some tricky questions—like how it might affect our privacy, change jobs, or shift the way we use technology. But here’s the thing: we faced big challenges with planes and space travel too, and we figured them out. With AI, we’ll do the same and find ways to use it to make life better for everyone.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

The last seven decades of tech progress in computing and AI are just as jaw-dropping as going from the Wright brothers’ flight to the moon landing. From the idea that computers could think, to the internet lighting the way, it’s been a wild ride. And guess what? The speed of change is only picking up.

As the Pace Accelerates Exponentially, Will Your Business?

Many small and mid-size businesses hesitate to adopt AI due to concerns about complexity, cost, or job displacement. AImpact Advisors addresses these fears head-on by offering user-friendly, tailored AI-driven solutions that simplify adoption. The solutions focus on key areas like marketing, CRM management, basic back office operations and website performance, ensuring businesses can integrate AI without needing deep technical expertise, building confidence and making AI approachable for all.

Amplifying Curiosity Through Practical Benefits

AImpact Advisors sparks curiosity by demonstrating AI’s potential to solve real-world challenges. We help businesses identify repetitive, mundane tasks—such as data entry or scheduling—that can be streamlined with AI. This not only piques interest but also showcases immediate value, encouraging entrepreneurs to explore AI’s possibilities further.

Automating the Mundane

By leveraging AI to automate routine processes, we help free up valuable time for business owners and their teams. Whether it’s managing leads, optimizing social media, or enhancing website functionality, AI tools eliminate tedious workloads. This shift allows entrepreneurs to focus on strategic growth and innovation rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day operations.

Returning Quality of Life to Entrepreneurs

Perhaps most importantly, AImpact Advisors helps improve entrepreneurs’ quality of life. By offloading mundane tasks to AI, business owners reclaim time for creative thinking, personal well-being, and a healthier work-life balance. Services like lead management and social media automation further boost efficiency, enabling businesses to engage customers effectively while giving entrepreneurs room to breathe.

Ushering in a New Era of AI

AImpact Advisors guides small and mid-size businesses to usher in their own era of AI by making the technology a powerful ally rather than an intimidating unknown. With practical tools, expert guidance, and a focus on tangible outcomes, we turn curiosity into action, helping businesses thrive in an AI-driven world.