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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of a
computer system or related machines to think and learn like humans. This is a
control system or robot programmed to perform tasks commonly associated with
intelligent beings.
The science of making machines that can think and act or
perform tasks like humans.
The aim of this
article is to essentially spark a thought of understanding how AI technology
works and the actual impact it has on future generations. It has been said that
AI concept has been around since the 1950s, and the R & D has matured over
the years (Decades) bringing about modification to the definition as well as
the technological advancements.
John McCarthy appears to be the man who coined the term Artificial
Intelligence according to sources on the internet. In 1956, John McCarthy and
others organized a conference titled the “Dartmouth Summer Research
Project on Artificial Intelligence.”
The term AI is
derived from these two words Artificial Intelligence, which the latter connotes that for something to be regarded as intelligent it should meet the below
operative words. Intelligence as the ability to:
- Adapt to new
and any situation
- Plan
- Solve
Problems
- Improvise in
new situations and
- Learn new
things
By artificial we
then mean creating this intelligence in various scientific forms ergo
artificial intelligence. There has been rapid acceleration of AI changing
landscape which is becoming somewhat challenging to keep up with.
AI in the world
of big data and a plethora of sources of information both business and
individual, it is the key driver of emerging technologies such as Internet of
Things (IoT), sensors, robotics including generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
There is close to
50% of companies looking to integrate AI into their operations to ensure
efficiency and of course cost reduction. No industry is immune to this
integration and this will certainly affect job security.
Below terms will be buzz-words and phrases now and in the near future,
- AI in
Transportation
- AI in
Manufacturing
- AI in
Healthcare
- AI in
Education
- AI in Media
- AI in
Customer Service
AI systems
have enormously progressed to display a spectrum of creativity and some social
intelligence. In Today’s world (2023) AI can:
- Read (SummarizedBot can provide summarized
automatic text and report back on essential information. It can be used
with Facebook Messenger, Slack etc.)
- Write
- See (Computer and Machine Vision)
- Hear and
Understand
- Speak
- Smell
- Touch
- Move
- Understand
emotions
- Play games
- Debate
- Create
- Read your
mind
AI has a significant impact on our lives therefore it matters. This technology has penetrated industries and our personal lives. It's adding value to existing computer capabilities by improving business' bottom line through:
- Automated processes and tasks
- Fewer mistakes and human error
- Increased productivity and operational efficiency
- Improved business decisions
- Improved data learning with increased access to large data pools
- Improved service with customer knowledge
- Quality lead generation
Reference List:
Marr, B. (2019).
13 Mind-Blowing Things Artificial Intelligence Can Already Do Today. Forbes, Available
at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2019/11/11/13-mind-blowing-things-artificial-intelligence-can-already-do-today/?sh=618fbe2f6502. (Accessed: 20 December 2023).