Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Definition

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine to perform cognitive functions normally associated with human intelligence, such as perceiving, reasoning, learning, interacting with the environment, problem-solving, etc.

Use cases

• Computer vision: ability of a computer to understand and label images.

• Natural language processing (NLP): ability of a computer to understand, analyze, manipulate and generate human language.

• Speech recognition: ability of a computer to identify and understand spoken language.

• Machine learning: ability of a computer to learn without being explicitly programmed.

• Deep learning: ability of a computer to learn by using neural networks.

• Robotics: ability of a computer to interact with the physical world.

• Autonomous vehicles: ability of a computer to drive a vehicle without human intervention.

• Game playing: ability of a computer to play games like chess, go, etc.

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