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Skills #Technology Literacy
Write the names of any six latest gadgets, you know.
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Newer technologies are evolving every day across the globe. They have benefitted mankind in the field of
science, media, telecom, medicine, education, applying jobs and many more. The evolution of technology
in the last two decades has been very fast, changing the way we interact to the world around us. To keep
ourselves updated, it is important for us to know about the latest technological developments.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create
computers and machines which are as intelligent as human beings. AI refers
to the creation of intelligent agents, which are systems that can reason, learn,
and act autonomously. Machines are as smart and intelligent as the human
brain and react like humans.
AI is a part of almost every technology we use today such as smartphones,
cars and banks.
AI is used as image recognition for face unlock in smartphones.
Virtual assistants apps in smartphones use AI. Siri and Alexa
are very popular examples.
Alexa Siri
Navigation apps in smartphones like Google Maps use AI.
AI is used for online shopping and advertising.
Google Maps Emoji Scavenger Hunt
Almost all cars use AI-powered safety functions.
Language translation software relies on AI for its functionality.
Many AI games like Emoji Scavenger Hunt, Quick Draw are becoming popular.
Many science fiction movies use and show AI.
AI is used to understand human voice and provide relevant responses or actions by using Natural
Language Processing (NLP) technology.
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