The term "Artificial Intelligence" itself was first used in human history by American scholar John McCarthy (1927-2011) at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956. He is known as the "Father of AI".
So, what exactly is the definition of "Artificial Intelligence"? In fact, there is no universally agreed-upon definition of AI. Different countries and organizations define it in different ways.
Canadian government adopts the following definition: "AI is considered the capability of a computer to do things that are normally associated with human cognition, such as reasoning, learning, and self-improvement." On the other hand, Google defines it as "a field of science concerned with building computers and machines that can reason, learn, and act in such a way that would normally require human intelligence or that involves data whose scale exceeds what humans can analyze."
Let's explore how AI models are designed. Designing an AI model involves several key steps.
First, you define the problem you want the AI to solve. This could be recognizing images, translating languages, suggesting ideas, and so on. Next, you collect and prepare data. AI models are trained using a large amount of data, known as "big data." Then, you choose a learning algorithm to train the model. Based on the algorithm, AI models learn through processing big data, categorizing patterns, and finding appropriate solutions on their own. This training process is called "Machine Learning (ML)."
"Deep learning (DL)" is a type of advanced machine learning, which allows AI models to learn using neural networks modelled after the neural circuits of the human brain. After training, you test the model with new data to see how well it performs. If it is not accurate enough, you might adjust the model or use better data. Finally, you deploy the AI model so people can use it in apps or websites.
Unlike robots that can only operate based on pre-programmed instructions by humans, AI can find answers even in unfamiliar situations by inferring from previously learned patterns.
AI has numerous possibilities and is becoming an integral part of our lives.
Here are 11 key benefits of AI:
Automation of repetitive tasks
Reducing human errors
Increasing efficiency and productivity
Personalization and customization
24/7 availability
Performing risky and perilous tasks
Improving decision-making based on data analysis
Assisting medical advancements
Supporting people with disabilities
Proactive risk management
Enhancing innovation and creativity
While AI offers these benefits, there are also risks and criticisms associated with it. On the next page, let's learn about these risks and criticisms.