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1.5 - Types of AI

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Limited Memory

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Next, we explore Limited Memory AI. How does it differ from Reactive Machines?

Student 2
Student 2

Limited Memory can learn from past experiences, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! Think of self-driving cars that analyze past trips to navigate better. What do you think are the implications of this ability?

Student 4
Student 4

It allows them to improve over time, making them safer.

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Teacher

Exactly! Limited Memory increases safety and efficiency. In summary, understanding these AI types helps us grasp their potential while navigating their limitations.

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This section outlines the different types of artificial intelligence based on capabilities and functionality.

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Artificial intelligence can be categorized in various ways, focusing mainly on its capabilities—ranging from narrowly defined tasks to the theoretical self-aware AI—and its functionalities, such as reactive and limited memory systems. Understanding these types is crucial for grasping the full scope of AI's potential applications.

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Types of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is categorized in two primary ways: based on its capabilities and functionality. Each category reflects the range of tasks AI can perform and their design intentions.

A. Based on Capabilities:

  1. Narrow AI (Weak AI): This type of AI is designed to perform a specific task or a narrow set of tasks. Examples include voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and applications like Google Maps, which can efficiently handle designated tasks but cannot operate beyond their programmed functions.
  2. General AI (Strong AI): General AI refers to a type of AI that can perform any intellectual task that a human can do. Current research is focused on achieving this level of AI.
  3. Super AI: This hypothetical type of AI would surpass human intelligence in all aspects, outperforming humans in creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. It's currently theoretical and does not exist yet.

B. Based on Functionality:

  1. Reactive Machines: These are systems that have no memory and merely react to current inputs. A notable example is IBM's Deep Blue, which could play chess but couldn’t learn from past games.
  2. Limited Memory: These AI systems can use past experiences to inform current decisions, like self-driving cars that learn from past trips to navigate more effectively.
  3. Theory of Mind: This emerging type of AI would be able to understand human emotions, beliefs, and thought processes. It is still in early development stages.
  4. Self-Aware AI: This hypothetical type would possess consciousness and self-awareness. As of now, such AI does not exist.

Overall, categorizing AI in these ways helps to understand its current limits, potential capabilities, and the ongoing research aimed at overcoming those limits.

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Types Based on Capabilities

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A. Based on Capabilities:

  • Narrow AI (Weak AI): Performs specific tasks. Examples: Siri, Alexa, Google Maps.
  • General AI (Strong AI): Performs any intellectual task like a human. This is still under research.
  • Super AI: Surpasses human intelligence. This is theoretical.

Detailed Explanation

In the realm of AI, we can categorize systems based on their capabilities into three types. Narrow AI, or Weak AI, refers to systems designed to perform specific tasks. For example, virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa are built to help with tasks such as setting alarms or answering questions, but they cannot perform tasks outside their design. General AI, or Strong AI, aims to mimic human cognitive abilities; however, this level of AI is still in development and does not yet exist. Finally, Super AI is a theoretical concept where machines could surpass human intelligence, making decisions and solving problems beyond human capability.

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Think of Narrow AI as a talented chef who specializes only in baking. This chef can make the best cakes, but if you ask them to cook a gourmet meal, they might struggle. In contrast, General AI would be like an expert chef who can cook any dish perfectly, while Super AI can create entirely new types of cuisine that humans haven't even imagined yet.

Types Based on Functionality

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B. Based on Functionality:

  • Reactive Machines: No memory, reacts to current inputs (e.g., IBM’s Deep Blue).
  • Limited Memory: Can use past experiences (e.g., Self-driving cars).
  • Theory of Mind: Understands emotions and people (still in development).
  • Self-Aware AI: Has consciousness (hypothetical).

Detailed Explanation

AI can also be categorized based on functionality, which describes how machines operate and interact with the world. Reactive machines are the simplest form; they do not have memory of the past and can only respond to immediate inputs. An example is IBM's Deep Blue, which played chess by evaluating the current board state. Limited memory AI, like self-driving cars, can store past experiences and learn from them to improve future decisions. In development are Theory of Mind AI which can understand human emotions, and self-aware AI, which is a theoretical concept where machines would possess consciousness just like a human.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine a reactive machine as a simple vending machine that delivers a snack the moment you insert money and press a button. It has no memory of previous transactions. A limited memory machine, like a smart thermostat, remembers your past preferences and adjusts the temperature based on when you've liked it in the past. A Theory of Mind AI is akin to a person who understands not just words but the emotions behind them, while self-aware AI is like a science fiction character who has feelings and awareness of its existence, similar to how the robots in movies like 'Blade Runner' are portrayed.

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Key Concepts

  • Narrow AI: AI that is programmed to perform specific tasks.

  • General AI: A theoretical type of AI that can perform any intellectual task that a human can do.

  • Super AI: A hypothetical AI that would surpass human intelligence in all fields.

  • Reactive Machines: AI systems that only respond to immediate inputs without memory.

  • Limited Memory: AI that can apply past experiences to inform current decisions.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • Narrow AI: Siri or Alexa that assist with specific tasks like setting alarms.

  • General AI: A future AI able to handle complex problem-solving across multiple domains.

  • Super AI: A theoretical concept of AI that could outperform human intelligence in all fields.

  • Reactive Machine: IBM's Deep Blue chess engine.

  • Limited Memory AI: Self-driving cars that learn from past driving experiences.

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  • Narrow AI, can’t fly, does a task, but can’t ask!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a robot named Narrow who only understands commands to clean. He does a fantastic job but can't help with anything else. This emphasizes the limits of Narrow AI.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • To remember AI types: 'Noble Gentlemen Sing Really Loudly' for Narrow, General, Super, Reactive, Limited.

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NGLS

  • Narrow
  • General
  • Limited
  • Super AI for fast recall.

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