Technology
around us
In the first half of the 20th century,
science fiction introduced the world with the thought of artificially
intelligent robots. The story of the robots began with the 'heartless' Tinman
from the Wizard of Oz and proceeded with the humanoid robot that portrayed
Maria in Metropolis.
By the 1950s, we had a group of scientists,
mathematicians, and philosophers coming with the concept of artificial
intelligence (or AI) culturally assimilated in their minds.
Then came, Alan Turing, a young British
polymath who analyzed the mathematical feasibility of artificial intelligence.
Turing proposed that humans use available information for solving problems and
making decisions. So why can’t machines do the same thing as us?
This question was the logical framework of his
1950 paper, Computing Machinery and Intelligence, in which he discussed how to
develop intelligent machines and how to test their intelligence.
We now live in the age of 'huge data'. It is
an age where we can collect huge sums of information too cumbersome for a
person to process. The utilization of artificial intelligence in this regard
has been quite fruitful in several industries such as technology, banking,
marketing, and entertainment.
So
what is in store for the future?
In the immediate future, AI language looks
like the next big step for us. It is already underway. In the long term, the goal to be achieved is
general intelligence, which is a machine that would surpass human cognitive
abilities in all tasks.
This is along the lines of the conscious
robot we are used to seeing in various sci-fi movies. I am sure that this would
be accomplished in the next 50 years.
These days, AI seems to be on the tip of
everyone’s tongue. While many of us are aware of this major trend in tech
development, I’ve noticed AI appearing more and more like one of the most
in-demand areas of expertise for job seekers in this generation.
I’m sure that for many of us, including me,
the term “AI” rises the sci-fi fantasies or the fear of robots taking over the
world, thanks to the authors and media.
The depictions of AI in the media have run to
an extent, and while no one can predict how it will evolve in the future, the
current trends and developments amuse us by painting a much different picture
of how AI will become part of our everyday lives.
In reality, AI is already at work all around
us, impacting everything from our search results to the way we shop.
Artificial
Intelligence:
To understand artificial intelligence aka AI,
you need to understand what intelligence means. You might think it means being
smart. But intelligence is much more different than doing well on tests.
Intelligence is something very complicated.
Scientists who do a study on intelligence still have many unanswered questions.
They don't agree on what intelligence means.
They
can’t agree on the meaning of artificial intelligence either. Regarding this
issue, some education organizations have created their definitions.
AI4All (AI for all) describes AI as a
different branch of computer science that allows computers to make predictions
and decisions for rectifying problems.
Artificial intelligence is of two types
namely,
General
AI
The goal of artificial general intelligence,
or general AI, is made to be equal to a human, our intelligence. General AI is
what you regularly see in books and movies that take place in a dystopian
future.
Scientists try to understand human
intelligence so they can help develop the general AI. They use digital models
to copy human behaviours. They try to understand things like how we learn or
how creativity works in our life.
Recently, scientists who study the human
brain and scientists who study AI have made progress by getting ideas from each
other. But the thing is, the experts don’t think it will exist any time soon.
Weak
AI
Artificial narrow intelligence (ANI) is the
AI which we can experience right now in our life. Sometimes this is also called
weak AI. This type of AI machine can take up actions and make decisions
automatically in certain situations. Auto-driven cars, virtual assistants and
personalized audio and video recommendations are some of the examples of narrow
AI.
Pros
& Cons of A.I
As all things have positive and negative
effects, so does Artificial Intelligence. Some of them are listed below
Advantages
1. Good at analytical jobs
2. Reduced time for data wearisome tasks
3. Delivers consistent results
4. AI-powered virtual agents are always
available.
Disadvantages
1. It is Exorbitant
2. Requires deep technical proficiency
3. A limited supply of qualified workers to
build AI tools
4. Only knows what it's been shown
5. Lack of ability to generalize from one
task to another
Is
AI needed in human society?
You can ask me this question but I would say
it depends. If you opt for a faster and effective way to complete your work by
working constantly without taking a break, then yes, it is.
However, if humankind is satisfied with a
natural way of living without unnecessary desires to conquer the order of
nature, then it is not. History tells us that we are always looking for
something faster, easier, more effective, to finish the task, which we work on.
Therefore, the pressure for further
development urges humankind to look for a new and better way of doing our
things.
AI
has a strong impact on certain sectors, but in particular:
AI has been a part of our life, monitoring
our acts and preferences but most of the fields are using this technology to
improve our lives and a few are mentioned below.
1. Medical:
The benefits of utilizing AI in the medical
field are already being explored and are put to use. The medical industry has a
vast amount of data, which can be utilized to create predictive models related
to healthcare. It is said that it will be a huge demand in future
2. Automotive:
You’re already witnessing how AI is impacting
the world of transportation and automobiles with autonomous automobiles and
autonomous navigation. AI is said to have a major impact on manufacturing,
including the automotive sector.
3. Cybersecurity:
Cybersecurity is on the mind of many business
leaders, especially considering the spike in cybersecurity breaches throughout
2020 and the interest of students in learning them. AI and machine learning
will always be critical tools for identifying and predicting threats in cybersecurity.
These are the main sectors that will be very
advantageous if AI is put to use. There are many others too but these sectors
will improve the condition of the society.
AI will also be considered as a crucial asset
for security in the world of finance, given that it can process large amounts
of data to predict and catch instances of fraud, it’ll be useful for us in
upcoming years.
Acquiring
AI Knowledge:
AI is at the top of many lists of the most
important skills in today's job market. Jobs are requesting AI or
machine-learning skills since they are the future and are expected to increase
by 71% in the next five years.
If you’d like to expand your knowledge in
this arena, consider some of the great free online course offerings that focus
on AI skills.
The field of AI is especially important for
young people as they are the next generation. Its impact on their lives will
only increase every day. But becoming more familiar with AI does not mean
taking computer science classes. You can always learn about AI in many
different methods.
A.I is machine intelligence and a machine can
do any task unanimously and continuously without any mistake. Artificial
Intelligence is often used as a substitute for human judgment as it minimizes
their amount of time and energy.
Although A. I has its Pros and cons, society
is rapidly accepting and emerging into its new technology-based trends, which
put their footprints on every sphere of society.
Written By – Bennet Vini. R
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