Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science aimed at creating computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. These tasks include speech recognition, decision-making, problem-solving, learning, and natural language understanding.

Types of Artificial Intelligence

• Weak AI: Refers to AI systems designed to perform specific tasks, such as voice assistants and chatbots.
• Strong AI: Refers to AI that possesses human-like cognitive abilities. This type is still under research and development.

Applications of Artificial Intelligence

AI has a wide range of applications across various fields, including:

• Healthcare: Assisting in diagnosis and suggesting treatment plans
• Finance: Risk assessment and fraud detection
• Transportation: Autonomous vehicles and traffic management
• Entertainment: Personalized recommendation systems and game AI