What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)?
AI, in the sense of Artificial Intelligence, is the technology that performs the tasks performed by the human brain using computers, machines, or software. That is, a technology that gives systems such as machines, mobile apps, computers, and robots the ability to “think, learn, make decisions, and perform tasks.”
Types of AI
- Narrow AI (Weak AI)
AI designed for only one task.
Examples: Google Translate, Siri, Alexa.
- General AI (Strong AI)
AI with capabilities similar to human intelligence.
Another technological concept, not yet practical.
- Super AI
AI with intelligence superior to that of humans.
This is a future concept.
Ways of using AI
Speech recognition: Siri, Google Assistant.
Language translation: Google Translate.
Autonomous vehicles: Tesla, self-driving cars.
Healthcare: Disease diagnosis.
Finance: stock prediction, fraud detection.
AI pros and cons
Pros:
Speed up work.
Reduces errors.
Automates job-specific tasks.
Cons:
Risk of human job loss.
Privacy, security issues.
If AI makes the wrong decision, it will ultimately have an impact.