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Types of AI
AI has already become an integral part of our daily life, therefore, it’s important to understand what AI can actually
do. In fact, AI is a broad term which includes Machine Learning, Big Data, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)
as its subsets. These subsets can also be classified by the level of intelligence.
AI can be classified into three categories:
• Weak AI
• Strong AI
• Super AI
Let us learn about them in detail.
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.
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