Correct Option: C  [ John McCarthy ]
Remark:
John McCarthy is regarded as the father of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He coined the term “Artificial Intelligence” in 1956 during the Dartmouth Conference, which is considered the founding event of AI as a research field. McCarthy also developed the LISP programming language, one of the earliest languages used for AI programming. His contributions laid the foundation for modern AI research, machine learning, and robotics.
Other options (for context)
- Charles Babbage: Known as the “Father of the Computer” for designing the Analytical Engine.
- Lee De Forest: Invented the triode vacuum tube, which advanced early electronics.
- J. P. Eckert: Co-inventor of ENIAC, one of the first electronic general-purpose computers.