Artificial Intelligence – Series 1

Thursday, September 11, 2017

Artificial Intelligence – Series 1

What is Artificial Intelligence?                                             

The theory and development of computer systems being able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages.

Artificial intelligence (AI, also machine intelligence, MI) is intelligence exhibited by machines, rather than humans or other animals (natural intelligence, NI).

Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.

Although the computer provided the technology necessary for AI, it was not until the early 1950's that the link between human intelligence and machines was really observed. Norbert Wiener was one of the first Americans to make observations on the principle of feedback theory.

 In 1950 Alan Turing published a landmark paper in which he speculated about the possibility of creating machines with true intelligence. He noted that "intelligence" is difficult to define and devised his famous Turing Test.

Why do we need research to ensure that artificial intelligence remains safe and beneficial? What are the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence?

If really machines are created to think intelligently like man, likely in the nearest feature going to War, Surgical Operations, Agricultural development, or learning. Likewise it could be used to set a devastating calamity to our society for the craze for power if not checked.

Elon Musk has repeatedly issued warnings about the perils of AI, calling for new regulation to keep the public safe.

"Artificial intelligence will be everywhere," "It will be the most prevalent aspect of our society yet wouldn’t be visibly seen. But it will be behind everything."

By Rufuson D. Oyinki