9.2.5 Artificial Intelligence Facts

Technological Singularity

A hypothetical point in the future when artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence, triggering an explosion in technology advancement that could threaten the human race. Scientists disagree on whether the technological singularity could ever be achieved.

Neural Networks

A more recent AI technology built on neural networks is designed to closely mimic the physical connections of the human brain. Sometimes called deep learning, neural networks are better than traditional expert systems in accepting multiple inputs and recognizing patterns in raw data.

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An area of computer science that focuses on intelligent machines. AI has already been implemented in various technologies ranging from computer games and simple voice recognition to advanced robotics and expert systems.

Expert Systems

Artificial intelligence is used heavily in expert systems, which are programs designed to solve complex problems in a specific domain. For example, expert systems have been developed to analyze the lubricating fluid used during oil drilling and to help doctors diagnose diseases. These systems are programmed as a complex web of conditional IF...THEN statements.

Robotics

The field of robotics includes self-driving cars and autonomous drones that have the potential to be safer and more efficient than their human-operated counterparts. Artificial intelligence enters the picture when cars, drones, and other robots are programmed to learn from their mistakes without direct human intervention.

Big Data Analytics

Data mining experts use AI in machine learning algorithms that discover patterns in vast amounts of data collected from Internet searches, social media posts, customer transactions, and weather sensors. These patterns can help businesses better understand their customers and help data scientists identify potential threats.

Natural Language Processing

Natural language processing includes speech recognition and translation into different languages, such as English to Spanish. After converting speech into text, AI technology can be used to process the meaning of the text and carry on a basic conversation. Computer programs called chatbots can resolve common customer service concerns quickly and efficiently. Chatbots become more effective as they add new customer interactions to their knowledge base.

Gaming

Scientific research in artificial intelligence has been applied to video games since the mid-twentieth century. In the early years, AI development was focused on how to beat human players. More recently, AI has been applied to enhance players' gaming experiences. AI elements in gaming include complex machine learning systems and more believable visuals that capture natural human emotion.