Lesson 6: AI/Generators
AI, or Artificial Intelligence, can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence
These tasks can include things like 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 actually 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 really well-built program with coding. Some AI tools are able to access databases to create answers or solutions that were not originally programmed by the creator. 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 is not perfect either
AI can inherent biases (opinions/judgment/prejudice) from the database it reads, 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 also does not have common sense or human morality, so it is important to remember this and not to fully trust AI answers
You can use AI in STEM!
Nvidia Canvas is a STEM project that lets you draw simple shapes and uses AI to create realistic landscapes
