Throwback to 2015

The year 2015 was a whirlwind of entertainment. It was the year when Star Wars made its grand return to the big screen with ‘The Force Awakens’, captivating the hearts of fans old and new. TV shows like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ kept us on the edge of our seats, while music was dominated by hits like ‘Uptown Funk’ by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ album. It was a year of nostalgia and new beginnings, setting the stage for the pop culture phenomenon that would shape the years to come.

2015

Interesting stats

Average cost of a new house

$ 232,880

Average cost of a new car

$ 29,217

Average annual income

$ 50,000

2015

Notable invention

The Rise of AlphaGo: Revolutionizing AI in 2015

In 2015, Google made a groundbreaking advancement in artificial intelligence with the introduction of AlphaGo. This Go AI computer program became the first of its kind to defeat a professional human opponent on a full-sized board without any handicap. The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated, as the game of Go is known for its complexity and vast number of possible moves, posing a significant challenge for AI technology. The success of AlphaGo marked a major milestone in the development of AI and demonstrated the potential for machines to surpass human capabilities in strategic thinking and decision-making. This invention opened the door to a new era of AI development and raised questions about the future of human-robot interactions and the ethical implications of AI advancement.