SNARC (Stochastic Neural Analog Reinforcement Computer), created in 1951 by Marvin Minsky and Dean Edmonds, is often called the “grandfather” of AI. It was the first computer to mimic brain-like learning, marking the beginning of neural network technology. This groundbreaking invention sparked revolutionary ideas about machines thinking like humans and laid the foundation for advanced AI models like ChatGPT and Grok. SNARC ignited the journey toward today’s intelligent AI systems, proving that what once seemed humanly impossible could become reality.