What is AI ?
The full form of AI is Artificial Intelligence. AI is a type of computer software that has very high intelligence and is used to perform many types of functions. AI can mimic human intelligence and even it can perform several kinds of tasks that humans cannot do easily. It can increase the chances of achieving any goal.
There are different languages used for AI. These are-
• AIML
• C#
• Lisp
• Smalltalk
• Prolog
• Python etc.
Lisp was the first language, which was used for Artificial Intelligence.
Python is a highly used language for AI. Python helps to develop programs which could show skills like humans.
Types of Artificial Intelligence
Reactive AI
This type of AI is the most basic. It does not depend on memories for their function and to make decisions. The Reactive AI makes prediction according to the present situation. This is the oldest AI.
Self-aware AI
This is the most advanced and interesting type of AI. In this AI the machine will have awareness about itself. They will have an awareness of their emotions and others surrounding them. In other words, this AI will be self-aware. However, Self-aware AI does not exist at present. But this AI, in the future if developed then this AI can have intelligence similar to human intelligence or even higher.
Limited memory AI
Limited memory AI is that type of AI which learns from past experiences. This AI stores past data. AI uses this data to make predictions according to the situation.
Theory of mind AI
This AI will have decision-making abilities. This AI can learn facial expressions, and voice, and can show emotions as seen in human beings. This AI is in its early stages.
Weak AI and Strong AI
Weak AI is also known as narrow AI. It can only work by rules bound to it during programming. Only specific tasks are performed by this Narrow AI. This AI is used to perform complex tasks.
Examples -
• Google search engine (Siri)
• Netflix recommendation system
• Self-driving cars etc.
Google Search engine- Google search engine have become very popular among people. We use the Google search engine for day-to-day tasks such as setting an alarm, finding music, reminders, tasks, searching etc. It makes it easy to do daily tasks.
Netflix recommendations system - It is a set of algorithms which are used. We use this, whenever we open Netflix, it shows us movies and shows related to our interests. It makes it easy to choose any shows, or movies based on our interests.
Strong AI- This AI is not possible yet. This AI will be capable of doing the tasks without needing humans to input programming. This AI will have its own emotions, memory and thinking capabilities just like humans. But this is not practical. It is only a theoretical concept.
Advantages Of AI
• In online shopping -AI is used by online shopping apps to suggest products to the customers according to their interests with the help of previous searches about particular products on their site or app.
• In self-driving Cars -As we discuss earlier, AI is very helpful in driving cars without the driver. The demand for Self-driving cars is increasing day by day.
• In face recognition system -Face recognition systems are used in smartphones for security purposes. It considers many features of your face rather than only detecting your face. Such as by examining the distance between your eyes, the distance between ears etc. It can recognize your face even when you become old.
• In Games- AI is being used in various games nowadays to enhance the gamer experience and to provide more features in the games. This AI is used in NPCs that are non-player characters to add human intelligence to enhance game features.An example of the use of AI is in chess as we discussed earlier.
• Online streaming apps - Online streaming apps use AI to enhance user experience by giving suggestions and giving recommendations based on recent user's activity and interests. Some of the examples of apps using AI are Netflix and Amazon.
• In Robotics - AI has been used nowadays in Robotics. The combined power of AI with robotics is very useful and advanced. AI increases the working capability and intelligence of the robots and helps the robot to complete the task more efficiently. Scientists are also trying to make robots trained enough so they can do surgeries on humans.
Disadvantages of AI
We have discussed various advantages of using AI. It provides many benefits and comfort. But there are also disadvantages of using AI which can increase many serious problems. Some of them are:
• Increase in Unemployment - As AI robots and machines are used in place of Human beings, there is an increase in Unemployment which causes many problems. It increases poverty.
• Costly - The cost of AI robots and machines is very high which everyone cannot afford. This software requires time-to-time maintenance and proper care.
• Lacking human-like thinking -No matter how efficient AI is, still it cannot be compared to the thinking and imagination of humans. It can perform only the tasks for which it is programmed.
• No Ethics -There are no ethics in AI as seen in humans. They cannot think like humans no matter how much they are advanced. They can be proven dangerous for human beings in future.
• No Emotions - AI has no emotions as present in human beings. Therefore it can be proved dangerous for human beings. It can make wrong decisions due to a lack of emotions.
Conclusion
Science is becoming more advanced day by day. AI is a gift from science for us. But this gift can be dangerous for us. It depends on how we use it. No doubt, it has many benefits but there are equally disadvantages too. We should decrease our dependence on AI. We should focus on human development and jobs.
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