First, the person who thought of putting vital information in a dark blue box with maroon lettering deserves a dunce cap. I couldn't read it, and I'll bet many others couldn't either.
Since I have no background knowledge of AI (artificial intelligence), I decided to start with a book meant for 11 - 18 -year olds. Fortunately, the author of this book knew what would capture her reader's attention. This book was very entertaining. A computer named Watson appeared on the TV quiz show Jeopardy! (in 2011) and beat the show's two most-winning competitors handily.
Scientists have been seeking artificial intelligence (AI) since the 1950s. The early computers and robots were explained. However, in recent years, there has been an explosion in AI, and the sky seems to be the limit. Apple's digital Siri is an example of 'weak AI.' Weak AI focuses on specific tasks.
I learned that robots and other examples of AI are already used in medicine (delicate surgical procedures), transportation, building vehicles, and banking. Companies are investing more money to implement AI in more areas with repetitive tasks. However, computers, drones, and robots are getting more advanced, and some worry about the ramifications for man. In the future, will workers have jobs? This was an even-handed explanation of AI - its benefits and worrisome possibilities.
Since I have no background knowledge of AI (artificial intelligence), I decided to start with a book meant for 11 - 18 -year olds. Fortunately, the author of this book knew what would capture her reader's attention. This book was very entertaining. A computer named Watson appeared on the TV quiz show Jeopardy! (in 2011) and beat the show's two most-winning competitors handily.
Scientists have been seeking artificial intelligence (AI) since the 1950s. The early computers and robots were explained. However, in recent years, there has been an explosion in AI, and the sky seems to be the limit. Apple's digital Siri is an example of 'weak AI.' Weak AI focuses on specific tasks.
I learned that robots and other examples of AI are already used in medicine (delicate surgical procedures), transportation, building vehicles, and banking. Companies are investing more money to implement AI in more areas with repetitive tasks. However, computers, drones, and robots are getting more advanced, and some worry about the ramifications for man. In the future, will workers have jobs? This was an even-handed explanation of AI - its benefits and worrisome possibilities.
