Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the field of computer science dedicated to developing systems or machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and natural language understanding. AI systems can be broadly categorised into:
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Narrow AI (Weak AI): This type of AI is designed to perform a specific task or a narrow range of tasks. Examples include voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, recommendation systems, and image recognition software.
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General AI (Strong AI): A more advanced form of AI that has not yet been realised. General AI would have the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge across a wide range of tasks, similar to human intelligence.
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Machine Learning (ML): A subset of AI that involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to enable computers to learn from and make decisions based on data.
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Deep Learning: A subset of machine learning that utilises neural networks with many layers (deep neural networks) to analyse various forms of data. Deep learning is used in areas such as image and speech recognition.
AI is increasingly integrated into various industries, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and entertainment, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making.