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Weak AI

                 It is also known as Narrow AI. It is the most common type of AI that we can see and use all around us. Characteristics
                 of this AI are as follows:

                    • It performs dedicated tasks with intelligence.
                    • It cannot perform beyond its capabilities. It is trained to perform a
                   specific task. It fails in unpredictable situations.
                    • Apple’s Siri is a good example of Weak AI systems. It is a digital virtual
                   assistant that operates within a predefined limited range of operations.
                    • Even IBM’s Watson Supercomputer comes under the category of weak
                   AI. It is an expert system that combines machine learning and natural
                   language processing.
                    • Some other  examples include self-driven cars, image processing, e-commerce  websites using chatbots,  AI
                   system playing chess, etc.


                 Strong AI
                 It is also termed as General AI. Machines with the following
                 characteristics will fall into this category:

                    •  Machines that would perform a wider range of different
                   tasks with intelligence similiar to that of humans.
                    •  It is a step ahead of Weak AI by including problem-solving,
                   learning, and development.

                    •  At present, we have not developed any such machines.
                    •  Worldwide research is now focused on developing machines with Strong AI.

                    • As these systems are in their research stage, it may take a lot of time and effort to develop them.
                    • An example of Strong AI could be a machine hearing "good morning" and deciding to turn on the coffee maker.


                 Super AI

                 Super AIs are in their hypothetical stage. The following are the characteristics of Super AI:
                    • Systems that surpass human intelligence in performing any task will fall into the category of Super AI.

                    • Super AI will be able to understand humans and evoke their own emotions and desires as well.
                    • It can be considered as the next stage of Strong AI, and developing such machines will be a challenging task.


                                  Weak AI                               Performs specific task



                                                                              Performs a wider range of
                                                    Strong AI               different tasks with
                                                                            human-like intelligence



                                                                                               Surpass human
                                                                       Super AI
                                                                                               intelligence

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