In 1950, Claude Shannon constructed a mechanical mouse controlled magnetically by a system of telephone relays. The mouse could independently solve a maze through trial and error, and subsequently remember the correct path, showcasing the first physical demonstration of machine learning.
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Eko-AI Minimalist Visualization: Conceptual visual representation of The Shannon’s Electronic Mouse (Theseus). Raw human centric design, solarpunk aesthetic, organic geometric symbiosis, zero-emission digital canvas, high-contrast clean contrast illustration, anti-algorithmic art.