1932: Science fiction author John W. Campbell writes The Last Evolution, a story featuring self-improving AI.

1948: Computing pioneer John von Neumann defends strong AI and speculates about the possibility of a Singularity.

1965: Computer scientist I. J. Good publishes "Speculations Concerning the First Ultraintelligent Machine".

1993: Mathematician Vernor Vinge publishes "The Coming Technological Singularity".

1996: Transhumanist Eliezer Yudkowsky publishes "Staring Into the Singularity".

2000: The Singularitarian Principles, a document outlining Singularitarian values and goals, is published.

2000: The Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence (SIAI) is founded for implementing the Singularity.

2001: The first serious theoretical study of AI morality, "Creating Friendly AI", is published.

2001: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates argues that AI will eventually be possible, heavily transforming our society.

2003: SIAI publishes an early version of their AI theory, "Levels of Organization in General Intelligence".

2003: The first conference devoted to discussion of the Singularity is held at Stanford University.

2004: The Singularity Institute publishes a thorough update to their theory of AI morality.

2004: The Singularity Institute expands, acquiring two new full-time staff and a new research associate.

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