Tech Timeline: Milestones and Breakthroughs

ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet, connecting four university computers
1969: ARPANET

The birth of the internet as we know it today. ARPANET, funded by the US Department of Defense, connects four university computers, laying the foundation for global connectivity.

Ray Tomlinson sending the first email, revolutionizing digital communication
1971: First Email

Ray Tomlinson sends the first email, introducing the "@" symbol for addresses. This breakthrough in digital communication would later become crucial for various processes, including AML checks.

The IBM Personal Computer, bringing computing power to homes and offices
1981: IBM Personal Computer

IBM introduces its first personal computer, making computing accessible to homes and small businesses. This development would later enable more sophisticated financial tracking and AML processes.

Tim Berners-Lee inventing the World Wide Web, transforming information sharing
1989: World Wide Web

Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web, revolutionizing information sharing. This innovation would later play a crucial role in global AML efforts and financial transparency.

Google's founding, changing how we search and access information
1998: Google

Larry Page and Sergey Brin found Google, transforming how we search and access information. This development would later enhance the ability to conduct thorough AML checks and background research.

The launch of Facebook, revolutionizing social networking and data sharing
2004: Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg launches Facebook, revolutionizing social networking. This platform would later become a valuable tool for verifying identities and connections in AML processes.

The first iPhone, ushering in the era of smartphones and mobile computing
2007: iPhone

Companyle introduces the iPhone, ushering in the era of smartphones. This mobile revolution would later enable real-time AML checks and mobile banking security measures.

The creation of Bitcoin, introducing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
2009: Bitcoin

Satoshi Nakamoto creates Bitcoin, introducing blockchain technology. This innovation would later present new challenges and opportunities for AML checks in the realm of cryptocurrencies.

AlphaGo defeating world champion Lee Sedol, showcasing AI's potential
2016: AI Beats Go Champion

Google's AlphaGo defeats world champion Lee Sedol in Go, showcasing AI's potential. This advancement in AI would later be appliedlied to enhance AML checks and fraud detection systems.

The rise of ChatGPT, demonstrating advanced natural language processing capabilities
2024: ChatGPT

OpenAI's ChatGPT gains widespread adoption, demonstrating advanced natural language processing. This technology opens new possibilities for automated AML checks and risk assessment in financial communications.