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Understanding Emerging Technology

The document defines artificial intelligence and machine learning. It discusses how AI aims to create intelligent systems that can perform human tasks like learning and problem solving. It also defines narrow and general AI. The document then defines machine learning and describes common machine learning approaches like supervised and unsupervised learning.

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Understanding Emerging Technology

The document defines artificial intelligence and machine learning. It discusses how AI aims to create intelligent systems that can perform human tasks like learning and problem solving. It also defines narrow and general AI. The document then defines machine learning and describes common machine learning approaches like supervised and unsupervised learning.

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Understanding Emerging Technology:

Artificial Intelligence
and machine learning

Defining Artificial Intelligence

In general, artificial intelligence is the practice of designi ng computer


systems to make intelligent decisions based on context rather than direct
input. It is important to understand that AI systems always behave
according to rules that have been programmed. Consider a computer
playing chess; this may not strike many people today as AI, but it certainly
fits the definition of a system that has been given rules and calculates
probabilities and decisions on the fly based on the moves of the opponent.
Understanding Emerging Technology:
Artificial Intelligence
and machine learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create
systems or machines that can perform tasks that typically require human
intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception,
language understanding, and decision-making. AI systems can process large
amounts of data, identify patterns, and make decisions based on that information.

AI can be classified into two categories: Narrow AI and General AI. Narrow AI, also
known as Weak AI, is designed to perform specific tasks, such as facial recognition or
language translation. General AI, also known as Strong AI or AGI (Artificial General
Intelligence), would have the ability to understand, learn, and apply knowledge
across a wide range of tasks – similar to human intelligence.

The field of AI includes various subfields, such as machine learning, natural


language processing, computer vision, robotics, expert systems, and more. AI
technologies are being used in diverse applications, including autonomous vehicles,
healthcare diagnostics, personalized recommendations, fraud detection, virtual
assistants, and predictive analytics.
Understanding Emerging Technology:
Artificial Intelligence
and machine learning

Defining machine learning

Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial


intelligence (AI) and computer science that focuses on
the using data and algorithms to enable AI to imitate the
way that humans learn, gradually improving its accuracy.
How does machine learning work?
Understanding Emerging Technology:
Artificial Intelligence
and machine learning
Machine Learning is a subset of AI that focuses on developing algorithms and statistical models
that allow computers to learn from and improve over time without being explicitly
programmed. Through the process of training on data, machine learning algorithms can detect
patterns, make predictions, and optimize decision-making processes.There are several types of
machine learning approaches:
- Supervised Learning: Algorithms learn from labeled training data, making predictions or
decisions based on past examples.
-Unsupervised Learning: Algorithms identify patterns in data without being given explicit
labels or categories.
-Reinforcement Learning: Algorithms learn through trial and error by interacting with an
environment and receiving feedback on their actions.
-Semi-Supervised Learning: Combines elements of both supervised and unsupervised learning,
using a small amount of labeled data and a large amount of unlabeled data.

Machine learning techniques, such as neural networks, decision trees, support vector
machines, and clustering algorithms, are widely used in applications like image recognition,
natural language processing, recommendation systems, fraud detection, and autonomous
vehicles
.
Understanding Emerging Technology:
Artificial Intelligence
and machine learning
1. Deep Learning: A subset of machine learning that uses neural networks with multiple layers to model
complex patterns in large datasets. Deep learning has achieved remarkable success in areas like image and
speech recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous driving.

2. Natural Language Processing (NLP): NLP enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate
human language. Applications include sentiment analysis, chatbots, language translation, and text
summarization.

3. Computer Vision: Computer vision enables machines to interpret and understand the visual world. It is
used in applications like facial recognition, object detection, medical imaging analysis, and augmented
reality.

4. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): GANs are a class of AI algorithms that generate synthetic data
by pitting two neural networks against each other in a game-theoretic framework. GANs have applications in
image generation, style transfer, and data augmentation.

These emerging trends in AI and machine learning are driving innovation across various industries,
including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and entertainment. As these
technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to address challenges related to ethics, bias, transparency,
accountability, and data privacy to ensure their responsible and beneficial use in society

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