Lecture Notes: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Overview:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create machines
capable of mimicking human intelligence.
- AI systems can perform tasks such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving.
Types of AI:
- Narrow AI: Designed for a specific task (e.g., voice assistants).
- General AI: Performs any intellectual task a human can do (still theoretical).
- Superintelligent AI: Surpasses human intelligence (theoretical and speculative).
Applications:
- Healthcare: AI-powered diagnostics and personalized medicine.
- Automotive: Self-driving cars using sensors and deep learning.
- Customer Service: Chatbots and virtual assistants.
- Finance: Fraud detection, trading algorithms.
Challenges and Ethics:
- Bias and fairness in algorithms.
- Job displacement due to automation.
- Privacy and surveillance concerns.
- Transparency and explainability of AI models.