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Types of AI Based on Capabilities

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Let’s discuss Narrow AI—your phone’s voice assistant is an example. Can anyone name others?

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Google Translate?

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Correct! It’s designed only for translation. Now, General AI would be like a robot that can cook, drive, *and* translate—but it doesn’t exist yet.

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Is Super AI like sci-fi robots that rule humans?

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That’s the fear! Super AI is purely theoretical but sparks debates about ethics.

Types of AI Based on Functionalities

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Reactive Machines, like chess-playing AI, don’t learn. But Limited Memory AI, like Tesla’s cars, improves with data.

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Will Theory of Mind AI understand my feelings?

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That’s the goal! Researchers are working on AI that detects emotions—useful for mental health apps.

Ethical Implications

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Should Super AI be developed if it risks human safety?

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No! What if it makes decisions we can’t control?

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Exactly. Ethical guidelines are crucial as AI evolves.

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This section explores the **types of Artificial Intelligence (AI)**, categorizing them based on capabilities and functionalities, along with real-world applications and ethical considerations. ### Medium Summary AI can be classified into **three types based on capabilities** (Narrow, General, Super AI) and **four types based on functionalities** (Reactive, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, Self-aware). This section explains each type, their differences, and how they are applied in industries like healthcare, finance, and robotics. Ethical implications of advanced AI are also discussed. ### Detailed Summary # Types of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is broadly categorized into **two frameworks**: 1. **Based on Capabilities** (What AI can do) 2. **Based on Functionalities** (How AI works) #### **1. Types of AI Based on Capabilities** - **Narrow AI (Weak AI)**: Task-specific AI (e.g., Siri, facial recognition). - **General AI (Strong AI)**: Hypothetical AI matching human intelligence. - **Super AI**: AI surpassing human cognition (theoretical). #### **2. Types of AI Based on Functionalities** - **Reactive Machines**: No memory; reacts to inputs (e.g., IBM’s Deep Blue). - **Limited Memory**: Learns from past data (e.g., self-driving cars). - **Theory of Mind**: Understands emotions (under research). - **Self-aware AI**: Conscious machines (hypothetical). **Applications**: - Narrow AI powers chatbots, recommendation systems. - Limited Memory AI is used in autonomous vehicles. **Ethical Debates**: - Super AI’s risks (e.g., loss of human control). - Bias in Narrow AI systems.

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AI can be classified into three types based on capabilities (Narrow, General, Super AI) and four types based on functionalities (Reactive, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, Self-aware). This section explains each type, their differences, and how they are applied in industries like healthcare, finance, and robotics. Ethical implications of advanced AI are also discussed.

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Types of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is broadly categorized into two frameworks:
1. Based on Capabilities (What AI can do)
2. Based on Functionalities (How AI works)

1. Types of AI Based on Capabilities

  • Narrow AI (Weak AI): Task-specific AI (e.g., Siri, facial recognition).
  • General AI (Strong AI): Hypothetical AI matching human intelligence.
  • Super AI: AI surpassing human cognition (theoretical).

2. Types of AI Based on Functionalities

  • Reactive Machines: No memory; reacts to inputs (e.g., IBM’s Deep Blue).
  • Limited Memory: Learns from past data (e.g., self-driving cars).
  • Theory of Mind: Understands emotions (under research).
  • Self-aware AI: Conscious machines (hypothetical).

Applications:
- Narrow AI powers chatbots, recommendation systems.
- Limited Memory AI is used in autonomous vehicles.

Ethical Debates:
- Super AI’s risks (e.g., loss of human control).
- Bias in Narrow AI systems.

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Types of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is broadly categorized into two frameworks:
1. Based on Capabilities (What AI can do)
2. Based on Functionalities (How AI works)

1. Types of AI Based on Capabilities

  • Narrow AI (Weak AI): Task-specific AI (e.g., Siri, facial recognition).
  • General AI (Strong AI): Hypothetical AI matching human intelligence.
  • Super AI: AI surpassing human cognition (theoretical).

2. Types of AI Based on Functionalities

  • Reactive Machines: No memory; reacts to inputs (e.g., IBM’s Deep Blue).
  • Limited Memory: Learns from past data (e.g., self-driving cars).
  • Theory of Mind: Understands emotions (under research).
  • Self-aware AI: Conscious machines (hypothetical).

Applications:
- Narrow AI powers chatbots, recommendation systems.
- Limited Memory AI is used in autonomous vehicles.

Ethical Debates:
- Super AI’s risks (e.g., loss of human control).
- Bias in Narrow AI systems.

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Narrow AI vs. General AI

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Narrow AI performs specific tasks, while General AI (still hypothetical) can handle any intellectual task like a human.
- Real-Life Example: Spotify’s recommendation system (Narrow AI) suggests songs but can’t write poetry like a human (General AI).

  • Chunk Title: Self-aware AI
  • Chunk Text: A theoretical AI with consciousness, raising questions about rights and ethics.
  • Analogy: Like Pinocchio wanting to be a "real boy," self-aware AI might seek autonomy.

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"NaGSu" for Capabilities (Narrow, General, Super).

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  • "ReLiThSe" for Functionalities (Reactive, Limited, Theory, Self-aware).

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  • Term: Narrow AI

    Definition:

    AI designed for a single task (e.g., spam filters).

  • Term: Theory of Mind AI

    Definition:

    AI that understands emotions (in development).

  • Term: Autonomous Systems

    Definition:

    AI operating independently (e.g., drones).