The archive,
explained.
What this reference covers, how it is curated, and how to use it.
What does the archive cover?
Important developments that shaped modern AI: landmark research papers, major product launches, regulations, influential benchmarks, and historical milestones. Each entry has a short, neutral summary and a link to a primary or authoritative source.
How are entries chosen?
By lasting influence and how often a development is referenced as a turning point, balanced across types and topics. It is a curated reference, not an exhaustive timeline, and it grows over time.
How current is it?
It is maintained by hand and reflects the state at the last update, not live news. For the latest, see the SDEN newsletter and radar. Always verify specific dates and details against the linked sources.
Is it neutral?
That is the goal. Entries stick to widely documented facts and avoid editorializing about who deserves credit or what happens next. Where something is contested, the summary stays cautious.
How should I use it?
As an orientation layer: a fast way to place a paper, launch, or rule in context and jump to the source. It is for general understanding, not legal, investment, or academic citation; cite the primary sources directly for those.