Artificial intelligence is the next big thing in Technology. We were awestruck when we first came across AI in the sci-fi movies like Star Trek, Inception, Power Rangers and many more. It amazed us and it was beyond thought to live in the real world with AI robots that mimic the human intelligence that came into existence through humans only.
What is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by computerized machines that work according to the data and programming they are set with. It is quite the opposite of intelligence displayed by human beings and animals. In most cases, AI has changed how humans approach their problems with real-time and guaranteed solutions. Robotics is replacing the man force in most of the fields of production and services.
History of AI
In his proposal for the Dartmouth Conference in the summer of 1956, John McCarthy coined the term “artificial intelligence”. He is known as “The Father of Artificial Intelligence”. McCarthy was an American computer scientist. In 1969, the first AI robot was built named Shakey. It was the first general-purpose mobile robot that is now able to do things with purpose rather than just following instructions.
Types of AI
Computer science is working deeply on AI for different purposes. They have found a few types of AI out of which four are categorized under:
- Purely Reactive– These machines do not have any memory or data. There are solely designed to perform specific activities and have a few specializations. For example- in the game of chess, a robot with Artificial intelligence is specifically designed to beat opponents.
- Limited Memory- These machines collect previous data and continue adding it to their memory. They are experts to make proper decisions based on the data collected with limited memory. For example- this machine can suggest the best restaurant or hang-out area based on the data collected.
- Theory of Mind- This machine is specialised to understand the emotions of the human mind to interact socially. These types of machines need more specialization for critical thinking, complicated emotions, and much more. Alexa and Siri are examples of these types of robots.
- Self-Aware- These types of artificial intelligence are the future generation computerized robots that will accomplish themselves with emotions, intelligence and character traits of human beings.
How AI is a Part of Our Day-to-Day Life?
- Chatbot- This type of artificial intelligence typically replies to the queries you ask online in a chat box. It provides answers to the queries you need on a website.
- Navigation Apps and Travel- Navigation applications like google maps are specialised in detecting traffic conditions and suggesting the best possible route to a destination. While booking an Uber ride, the application shows the fare charge to the destination and shows the location of the vehicle with its movements.
- Self-driving Vehicles- Tesla is a company that offers self-driving vehicles which eliminates the role of a driver and works with AI to reach a destination by detecting the road condition through navigation applications.
- Entertainment Applications- Netflix, Spotify and few other entertainment applications feed data through a behavioural search of the viewer by analysing through an algorithm. Thereafter, it creates a catalog of music, movies and television series according to the viewer’s likings.
- Gaming- Virtual Headsets (VR) used in few games has Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for enhanced engagement with people. It determines the user’s behaviour and make suggestions as the game progresses.
- Facial Recognition Technologies- Mobile phones and few security systems are designed to password-protect the device and for theft reasons. The password of which is generally a particular face of a person. This feature is the flagship unlock feature of few smartphone models.
- Fintech- UPI payments, banking and other financial handlings are taken care of with advanced technology of artificial intelligence where data is collected and stored on the Cloud. Easy payments and monthly installments are automatically done with artificial intelligence.
- Smart Assistants- These A.I.-powered personal assistants are able to take in your voice commands and translate them into actions, such as adding items to your shopping list or calling a friend. The most common examples of smart assistants are Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
- Household Items- Robotic vacuum cleaner uses A.I. to scan the size of the room it is in, identify obstacles, and determine the most efficient route to sweep the space.
Future Of AI
Artificial intelligence is widely used in the healthcare system to perform critical surgeries, diagnoses and to determine the condition of patients. Defense and security systems across the world are using artificial intelligence for round-the-clock surveillance.
Scientists are working day and night to make robots efficient in each field to understand the character traits of humans as well as animals. it will help in problem-solving and will be the best companion of human beings and often compete with humans in intelligence and more.
