Have
you ever wonder what it would be like if computers can think by themselves?
What if computers can understand humans and perform tasks according to our
actions? If these questions really intrigue you, then you would certainly want
to learn about Artificial
Intelligence (AI). Informally, Artificial
Intelligence is making computers perform like humans.
Applications
of Artificial Intelligence
Most
of us have seen or used applications of Artificial Intelligence in our daily
lives. Let me explain few famous applications that use Artificial Intelligence.
If you have ever made a phone call to your phone or internet provider, you will
hear human like sound which will interpret what you need help with based on few
question answers. Once the system collects information, it will transfer your
call to the right department. This whole system uses the concept of AI because
we hear human like voice and based on our reply system makes a decision on
which area to transfer our phone call for better assistance. This scenario is
very similar to our interaction with each other. For instance, if I ask someone
(i.e. human) for help, then they will ask few questions to better assist me.
Once the person who is helping me has enough information, (hopefully) they will
guide us in the right direction.
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| Concept of AI in Chess games |
Another
amazing application of AI can be found in games. When we are playing chess or
checkers on computer (i.e. a single player), the computer acts as a second
player. Usually, it’s hard to realize that we are playing with a computer
because a computer makes their independent decisions. Playing with a computer
usually gives us a feel of playing with another human.
Future
of Artificial Intelligence
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| Google's self-driving car which uses AI |
Now
you might ask, “What more can we do with Artificial Intelligence?” Well, there
are lots of companies, who are working on to use Artificial Intelligence in
everything we see around us. For instance, Google is developing the self-driving
car
which will use Artificial Intelligence. The self-driving car will be able to
make independent decision, and it will be able to make driving safer and
secure.
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Another
developing idea using Artificial Intelligence can be found in Robot
Restaurant located in China. Robot Restaurant is using robots
to perform all tasks required to run an ideal restaurant. Their chefs, cashier,
and waiters are robots. They are using AI to enable robots to make independent
decisions. In Robot Restaurant, a cashier robot takes order, a chef robot
prepares meal, and waiter robots deliver food to the right person. This restaurant
shows how use of AI can be very useful in running a successful business.
I
hope you learned something new about Artificial Intelligence. I am looking
forward to read your opinion and suggestions regarding this post.
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Jay,
ReplyDeleteKudos on your blog post!
I love the overall theme of your blog. The intriguing questions in the beginning, and the appropriate examples and opinions make your blog an interesting read. I am an AI fanatic and i found your blog to be very informative and exciting.
Good Job!
Hello Jay,
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting that you related things such as the Google car to AI. I usually think of things like the chess player an AI, but I guess anything that reacts to the environment is somewhat of an AI. I believe that a "true AI" that learns by itself is very far off though, and I believe we lack the technology to be able to do things like that currently. I think the idea of the Robot Restaurant is cool too, but I would think that there should be precautions and failsafes in case the machines malfunction. Good read!