6. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that enables machines to perform tasks requiring human intelligence. The chapter covers its fundamental concepts, evolution, goals, types, applications, advantages, limitations, and ethical concerns, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development for the future.
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What we have learnt
- AI is the simulation of human intelligence in machines.
- Key domains of AI include machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.
- AI poses several ethical challenges including bias, privacy, and job displacement.
Key Concepts
- -- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- The ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and understanding language.
- -- Narrow AI
- AI systems designed to perform a specific task, such as Google Translate or facial recognition software.
- -- General AI
- A theoretical form of AI that possesses the ability to perform any intellectual task that a human can do.
- -- Ethical Concerns
- Issues that arise from the use of AI, including algorithmic bias, data privacy, accountability, and potential job loss.
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