Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence of machines or software, as opposed to the intelligence of humans or animals. It is a field of study in computer science that develops and studies intelligent machines. AI involves the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses sub-fields of machine learning and deep learning, which are frequently mentioned in conjunction with artificial intelligence. AI algorithms seek to create expert systems that make predictions or classifications based on input data.
The general problem of simulating (or creating) intelligence has been broken down into sub-problems, which consist of particular traits or capabilities that researchers expect an intelligent system to display. The traits that have received the most attention and cover the scope of AI research include reasoning, problem-solving, perception, learning, and natural language processing.
There are different types of AI, including weak AI, strong AI, and artificial superintelligence (ASI). Weak AI is designed to perform a specific task, while strong AI is a theoretical form of AI where a machine would have an intelligence equal to humans and would have a self-aware consciousness that has the ability to solve problems, learn, and understand human emotions. ASI is a hypothetical level of intelligence that surpasses human intelligence in all aspects.
AI has become a catchall term for applications that perform complex tasks that once required human input, such as communicating with customers online or playing chess. Developers use artificial intelligence to more efficiently perform tasks that are otherwise done manually, connect with customers, identify patterns, and solve problems. AI is a strategic imperative for any business that wants to gain greater efficiency, new revenue opportunities, and boost customer loyalty.
