
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the intelligence displayed by humans or other animals[1]. It encompasses the ability to learn and reason, to generalize, and to infer meaning.
AI is a field that combines computer science and robust datasets to enable problem-solving.
AI is a wide-ranging branch of computer science concerned with building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition, and machine vision.
AI, machine learning, and deep learning are common terms in enterprise IT and sometimes used interchangeably, especially by companies in their marketing materials. However, there are distinctions between them. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence by machines, while machine learning is a subset of AI that involves training algorithms to make predictions or decisions based on data.
Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that involves training artificial neural networks to recognize patterns in data. AI has become a strategic imperative for any business that wants to gain greater efficiency.
There are different ways to categorize the types of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The following are the most common types of AI based on their capabilities and functionality:
Based on Capabilities:
- Weak AI or Narrow AI: AI designed to complete very specific actions and is unable to independently learn.
- General AI: AI designed to learn, think, and perform at similar levels to humans.
- Super AI: AI able to surpass the knowledge and capabilities of humans.
Based on Functionality
- Reactive Machines: AI capable of responding to external stimuli in real-time but unable to build memory or store information for future use.
- Limited Memory: AI that can store past experiences and use them to inform future decisions.
- Theory of Mind: AI that can understand human emotions, beliefs, and intentions.
- Self-Awareness: AI that has consciousness and can understand its own existence.
