A concise summary of the history of artificial intelligence, tracing its evolution from ancient myths and early conceptualizations of artificial beings to the significant milestones and breakthroughs of the 20th and 21st centuries. It highlights key figures like Alan Turing and the pivotal Dartmouth Workshop, the rise and fall of symbolic AI, the resurgence driven by expert systems and machine learning, and the transformative impact of deep learning and advancements in computing power. The overview also touches upon current applications of AI across various sectors and the ethical considerations that accompany its development.