“Artificial Intelligence is the future and the future is here.” -Dave Waters
Artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town for quite a while now but did you know, it was found way back in the 1950’s when scientists, mathematicians and philosophers embarked on the quest to find an answer to the question “Can machines think?”
It was John McCarthy who coined the term artificial intelligence, for the very first time. From that point onwards, there was no turning back, research and development thrived in the field of artificial intelligence.
What exactly is artificial intelligence ?
By now you might be curious to know its true meaning. In simple terms, artificial intelligence refers to the ability of a computer or a computer-controlled machine to perform human-like intelligence processes like learning, thinking and problem-solving.
This human like intelligence is achieved by providing specific data to the machine and making it react accordingly to different situations. Artificial Intelligence encompasses technologies like pattern recognition, machine learning, big data analyses, self algorithms etc.
Does this mean that artificial intelligence can replace human intelligence?
No, artificial intelligence is a tool that enhances and facilitates human intelligence rather than completely replacing it. It enables humans to focus on other important tasks.
Human beings possess emotional intelligence, abstract thinking and cognitive processes which are solely unique to humans. On the other hand, artificial intelligence is well-versed in repetitive tasks, acquiring data and reacting solely on that basis.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence
You might be familiar with SIRI, Alexa and chatbots these are some examples of artificial intelligence which we all use in our day-to-day life. Further, artificial intelligence is transcending into multiple areas such as healthcare, automobile industry, finance, education etc.
AI in healthcare
With the help of machine learning and big data analytics, artificial intelligence helps doctors and researchers to make faster, accurate and personalized diagnoses and treatment.
AI in automobile industry
Partial automation of cars has been done for instance ability to self park, features that help drivers stay in their lane. However, shortly, we may witness fully automated and self-drive cars take up the roads.
AI in education
Artificial Intelligence can be used to provide personalized learning and real time doubt-solving as well as mistake correction for students.
AI in finance
Artificial Intelligence helps in customer protection from fraud and better decision-making by analyzing large amount of data.
Way forward
Artificial intelligence brings automation into our life. It may lead to an increase in unemployment but the way out of this unemployment trap lies in developing adequate skills and knowledge of artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence has made and will make life easier but it is important to maintain a controlled use of it because as philosophers say “Excess of something is bad” and so is excessive penetration of artificial intelligence in our day-to-day life.
Written By- Narayani Sharma
Edited By- Akshita
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