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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer science that focuses on creating
machines or software capable of performing tasks that normally require human
intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and
language understanding.
• Narrow AI (Weak AI): This refers to AI systems that are designed and trained to
handle a specific task. They are good at performing one specific task but cannot
perform tasks beyond their training.
o Example: Virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, which perform specific tasks
like setting reminders or answering questions but cannot do anything beyond
their programming.
• General AI (Strong AI): This type refers to AI that has the ability to understand,
learn, and apply intelligence across a broad range of tasks, similar to human
intelligence.
o Example: A hypothetical AI that can perform any cognitive task that a human
being can, such as reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding natural
language in various contexts.
• Benefits of AI:
o Increased Efficiency: AI can automate repetitive tasks, improving
productivity.
o Data Analysis: AI can process vast amounts of data and extract insights
much faster than humans.
o Medical Advancements: AI aids in diagnosing diseases and designing
personalized treatments.
o Enhanced Safety: AI systems can perform dangerous tasks, such as bomb
disposal or hazardous material handling.
• Risks of AI:
o Job Displacement: Automation of jobs could lead to unemployment in
certain industries.
o Bias and Fairness Issues: AI systems may inherit biases from training data,
leading to unfair or discriminatory decisions.
o Privacy Concerns: AI systems often rely on vast amounts of personal data,
which could be misused or stolen.
o Autonomous Weapons: AI-driven military technologies could be used in
ways that lead to unintended consequences.
7) Short Note: State, State Space, Search Tree, Search Node, Goal,
Action, Transition Model, and Branching Factor.
The process involves identifying the real-world problem, defining the state space, actions,
transition model, and goal, and then representing it as a search problem that can be solved
by an intelligent agent. Steps include:
1. Define the problem: Clarify the initial state, possible actions, and the goal.
2. State Space Representation: Represent all possible states and transitions
between them.
3. Choose the appropriate search technique: Based on the complexity and nature of
the problem.
4. Implementation: Design the agent to interact with the environment and solve the
problem.
• BFS: Explores all nodes at the present depth level before moving on to the next
level. It guarantees the shortest path to the goal.
• DFS: Explores as far down a branch as possible before backtracking. It is memory
efficient but does not guarantee the shortest path.
DFS Steps to Reach Node-10: If the search tree is provided, DFS would start from Node 1
and explore each branch sequentially until it reaches Node-10.
10) What are informed search algorithms? Explain the A search algorithm
and how heuristics improve search efficiency.*
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Knowledge Representation (KR) is the way in which information about the world is
structured and encoded for use by AI systems. The goal of KR is to allow an AI system to
reason about the world, make decisions, and learn from its experiences.
Propositional Logic is a branch of logic that deals with propositions (statements that are
either true or false) and the relationships between them. The logical connectives
(operators) in propositional logic combine propositions to form more complex
expressions.
Evaluation:
In logic, quantifiers are used to express the extent to which a statement applies to the
elements in a domain. In first-order logic (FOL), there are two main types of quantifiers:
1. Universal Quantifier (∀): Denotes that a statement applies to all elements in the
domain.
a. Example: ∀x(P(x))∀x (P(x)) means "P(x) is true for all x."
2. Existential Quantifier (∃): Denotes that there is at least one element in the domain
for which the statement is true.
a. Example: ∃x(P(x))∃x (P(x)) means "There exists an x such that P(x) is true."
14) Consider the following statements and convert them to FOL and solve
them using resolution:
Statements:
Resolution:
• To prove the conclusion, negate the conclusion and try to derive a contradiction
using the above facts.
• After applying resolution steps, you should reach a contradiction, confirming the
conclusion.
15) Draw the semantic network that represents the data given below in
the form of nodes and arcs:
Data:
16) What is the history of AI? Explain the concept of "AI winters,"
analysing their causes and effects on the field's development.
History of AI: AI's history dates back to the 1950s, when researchers like Alan Turing
proposed the idea of machines that could simulate human intelligence. In the 1950s-60s,
AI flourished with early developments in logic, problem-solving, and games.
Causes:
Effects:
Robot Navigation: AI helps robots navigate environments by using sensors, cameras, and
algorithms that allow them to understand their surroundings and plan movements.
Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of AI that enables systems to learn from data without
explicit programming. The system improves its performance as it is exposed to more data.
20) Explain the different types of data used in machine learning (e.g.,
numerical, categorical, text, etc.) and how they impact model selection.
• Numerical Data: Continuous values (e.g., height, weight). Models like regression,
SVM, and neural networks work well with numerical data.
• Categorical Data: Discrete values (e.g., color, gender). Algorithms like decision
trees, logistic regression, and Naive Bayes handle categorical data effectively.
• Text Data: Unstructured data (e.g., articles, tweets). Natural Language Processing
(NLP) techniques like TF-IDF, word embeddings, and transformers are used for text
analysis.
23) Find the Linear Regression equation for the following set of data,
where x is independent variable and y is the dependent variable.
Given:
• x=[3,2,5,2]x = [3, 2, 5, 2]
• y=[4,7,5,1]y = [4, 7, 5, 1]
Using the data provided, we can compute the regression equation. Let me calculate the
equation for you:
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