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New technologies are evolving every day across the globe. They have benefitted mankind in the
fields of science, media, telecom, medicine, study, applying for jobs, and many more. The evolution
of technology in the last two decades has been very fast, changing the way we interact with the
world around us. To stay updated, it is important for us to learn about the latest technological
developments.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that
focusses on creating computers and machines which are as intelligent
as human beings. AI machines are designed to think and react like
humans.
AI is a part of almost everything we use today such as smartphones,
cars and banks.
In smartphones, AI is used for image recognition and face
unlocking.
Virtual assistant apps on smartphones use AI. Siri and Alexa are very popular examples.
Navigation apps in smartphones like Google Maps use AI.
AI is used for online shopping and advertising.
Almost all cars nowadays use AI-powered safety functions.
Alexa Siri
Language translation software relies on AI.
Many AI games like Emoji Scavenger Hunt, Quick Draw
are becoming popular. Google Maps Emoji Scavenger Hunt
Many science fiction movies use and show AI.
ROBOTICS
Robotics is a branch of engineering that uses technologies such as Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning. It deals with the design, construction,
operation, and application of robots. Nowadays, robots are used to build
cars, manufacture and pack items, and perform surgeries.
They are also used in space exploration, laboratory research, bomb
dispersal, farming, mining, etc. Household robots, like cooking bots,
lawnmowers, and vacuum bots, have proved to be helpful assistants.
A robot may resemble a human, or it may be in the form of a robotic application, such as robotic
process automation (RPA).
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