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AI, or Artificial Intelligence, can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence
These tasks include problem-solving, learning from experience, understanding natural language, and recognizing patterns
Think of them as 'generators' because they generate visuals or text to match the prompt, they are not sentient (living)
They DO NOT understand you, they are just generating the string of words or pictures that most likely match the prompt you give them.
AI in Everyday Technology
You probably use AI in your daily life without even realizing it. AI powers voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, social media algorithms that recommend content, and even video game characters that behave intelligently
AI requires coding and is not 'alive'
AI can be considered a well-built program with coding. Some AI tools can access databases to create answers or solutions the creator did not originally program into them. This is what sets AI apart from other coding programs
AI is not 'alive' and it can't fully understand what it is doing, but it can feel that way to us because it was coded so well
AI at DPM STEM
Nvidia Canvas uses AI to generate realistic landscapes
Generate backgrounds and objects in Photoshop
AI is not perfect either
AI inherits biases (opinions/judgment/prejudice) from the database it reads, sometimes leading to unfair or incorrect answers
AI is also not truly creative; it just combines already-made ideas/pictures. Artists are claiming that some AI tools are stealing their artwork
AI has also been found to lie or make up wrong answers (Data-Driven Fabrication). It will never say "I don't know."
AI also does not have common sense or human morality, so it is important to remember this and not to trust AI answers fully
Why should you care about AI?
AI is only going to get more powerful and widespread
AI is being used to scam and impersonate other people, so you need to be careful
AI is making humans believe they don't have to think anymore. This is not true! You can use AI to help, but don't let AI use you
After you complete the assignment, work through this fun AI experience from Google Research!
Learn how AI can be used to help others!
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