How ancient folklore predicted AI: the legend of the golem explained

For thousands of years, people have dreamt of creating artificial life - telling stories of human-like creatures made of mud and brought to life. The theme can be found in folklore and fiction from over the ages and across cultures.

Get to know the origins of these strange and ancient stories. Tales that have foretold the rise of artificial intelligence - both in science fiction and in reality.

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