UNDERSTANDING AI
What is AI, anyway?
In simple terms, artificial intelligence (AI) is making machines smart enough to do tasks that only people used to do well. This includes things like solving problems, making decisions, and learning from experience.
While there have been major advances in recent years, AI is not a new concept. In fact, the first AI chatbot (named Eliza) made its debut in 1966. It was designed to be a virtual therapist.
Is this science fiction come to life?
Not quite. While AI is the term our society has chosen to describe this technology, it is not the “robots taking over the world” that authors warned us of. No machine exists today that can make decisions and create things without some type of human involvement. These machines must be trained by humans with knowledge, skills, and judgement. Therefore, the term “artificial intelligence” is not entirely accurate. A more accurate term is “machine intelligence. ”
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