The group changed its official name to Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence in 2007. This shift reflected a broader global membership base that now exceeded 4,000 individuals worldwide.
Allen Newell, Edward Feigenbaum, Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy served as early presidents who shaped the field's direction. These figures were not just administrators but active researchers pushing boundaries in their respective domains.
The ACM-AAAI Allen Newell Award carries a prize of $10,000 for recipients selected for career contributions. David Blei received the honor in 2023 while Peter Stone took it in 2024.
AAI has published AI Magazine continuously since 1980 as a quarterly publication for the field. It seeks to publish significant new research and literature across the entire spectrum of artificial intelligence.
Francesca Rossi took office as president in July 2022 after years of service within the community. She will serve until July 2024 when Stephen Smith begins his term as president-elect.