Artificial intelligence (AI)
refers to the ability of digital computers or
computer-controlled robots to perform tasks commonly associated
with intelligent beings. In a broad sense, AI encompasses the
development and study of methods and software that enable
machines to perceive their environment and use learning and
intelligence to take actions that maximize their chances of
achieving defined goals.
Some high-profile
applications of AI include:
Advanced web search engines;
Recommendation systems; Human speech interaction;
Autonomous vehicles; Generative and creative tools; Superhuman
play in strategy games.
AI has a rich history, with
cycles of optimism and disappointment. Recent breakthroughs in
deep learning and transformer architectures have led to an AI
boom, impacting various sectors of society. |