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What is Artificial intelligence?

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What is Artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, and self-correction. Special applications of AI include expert systems, speech recognition, and machine vision.

AI can be classified as weak or strong. Weak AI, also known as Narrow AI, is an AI system that is designed and trained for a specific task. Virtual personal assistants like Apple’s Siri are a form of weak AI. Strong AI, also known as Artificial General Intelligence, is an AI system with generalized human cognitive abilities. When presented with an unknown task, a robust AI system can find a solution without human intervention.

Because hardware, software, and staffing costs for AI are expensive, many vendors have incorporated AI components into their standard offerings, as well as access to Artificial Intelligence as a service platform. AI as a service enables individuals and organizations to design multiple platforms before experimenting and committing to AI for various business purposes. Popular AI cloud offerings include Amazon AI Services, IBM Watson Assistant, Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google AI Services

While AI tools provide new functionality for businesses, the use of artificial intelligence raises ethical questions. Deep learning algorithms reinforce the most advanced AI tools that are as smart as the data provided in the training. Because humans choose to use data to train the AI program, the potential for human bias is inherent and should be closely monitored.

While some industry experts believe that the term artificial intelligence is associated with popular culture, the general public has unrealistic fears about artificial intelligence and how it can change the workplace and life in general. Researchers and marketers hope that label Augmented Intelligence, which has a more neutral meaning, will help people understand that AI is simply improving products and services, not replacing humans who use them.

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