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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Introduction to AI: Basics of AI
As discussed in the last chapter, Artificial Intelligence has always been a term which intrigues people
all over the world. Various organisations have coined their own versions of defining Artificial
Intelligence. Some of them are mentioned below:
NITI Aayog: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning,
problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human
intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With incredible advances
made in data collection, processing and computation power, intelligent systems can now be deployed
to take over a variety of tasks, enable connectivity and enhance productivity.
World Economic Forum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the software engine that drives the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact
can already be seen in homes, businesses and political processes. In its embodied form of robots, it
will soon be driving cars, stocking warehouses and caring for the young and elderly. It holds the
promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such
as inscrutable “black box” algorithms, unethical use of data and potential job displacement. As rapid
advances in machine learning (ML) increase the scope and scale of AI’s deployment across all aspects
of daily life, and as the technology itself can learn and change on its own, multi-stakeholder
collaboration is required to optimize accountability, transparency, privacy and impartiality to create
trust.
European Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership, the path for an integrated vision
AI is not a well-defined technology and no universally agreed definition exists. It is rather a cover term
for techniques associated with data analysis and pattern recognition. AI is not a new technology,
having existed since the 1950s. While some markets, sectors and individual businesses are more
advanced than others, AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of
potential applications, and the quality of most existing applications, have ample margins left for
further development and improvement.
Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the
project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such
as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Introduction to AI: Basics of AI
As discussed in the last chapter, Artificial Intelligence has always been a term which intrigues people
all over the world. Various organisations have coined their own versions of defining Artificial
Intelligence. Some of them are mentioned below:
NITI Aayog: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning,
problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human
intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With incredible advances
made in data collection, processing and computation power, intelligent systems can now be deployed
to take over a variety of tasks, enable connectivity and enhance productivity.
World Economic Forum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the software engine that drives the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact
can already be seen in homes, businesses and political processes. In its embodied form of robots, it
will soon be driving cars, stocking warehouses and caring for the young and elderly. It holds the
promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such
as inscrutable “black box” algorithms, unethical use of data and potential job displacement. As rapid
advances in machine learning (ML) increase the scope and scale of AI’s deployment across all aspects
of daily life, and as the technology itself can learn and change on its own, multi-stakeholder
collaboration is required to optimize accountability, transparency, privacy and impartiality to create
trust.
European Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership, the path for an integrated vision
AI is not a well-defined technology and no universally agreed definition exists. It is rather a cover term
for techniques associated with data analysis and pattern recognition. AI is not a new technology,
having existed since the 1950s. While some markets, sectors and individual businesses are more
advanced than others, AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of
potential applications, and the quality of most existing applications, have ample margins left for
further development and improvement.
Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the
project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such
as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.
As you can see, Artificial Intelligence is a vast domain. Everyone looks at AI in a different way according
to their mindset. Now, according to your knowledge of AI, start filling the KWLH chart:
What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
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What do you want to know about AI?
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What have you learnt about AI?
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• What I Know?
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• What I Want to know?
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• What have I learned?
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• How I learnt this?
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Introduction to AI: Basics of AI
As discussed in the last chapter, Artificial Intelligence has always been a term which intrigues people
all over the world. Various organisations have coined their own versions of defining Artificial
Intelligence. Some of them are mentioned below:
NITI Aayog: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning,
problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human
intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With incredible advances
made in data collection, processing and computation power, intelligent systems can now be deployed
to take over a variety of tasks, enable connectivity and enhance productivity.
World Economic Forum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the software engine that drives the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact
can already be seen in homes, businesses and political processes. In its embodied form of robots, it
will soon be driving cars, stocking warehouses and caring for the young and elderly. It holds the
promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such
as inscrutable “black box” algorithms, unethical use of data and potential job displacement. As rapid
advances in machine learning (ML) increase the scope and scale of AI’s deployment across all aspects
of daily life, and as the technology itself can learn and change on its own, multi-stakeholder
collaboration is required to optimize accountability, transparency, privacy and impartiality to create
trust.
European Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership, the path for an integrated vision
AI is not a well-defined technology and no universally agreed definition exists. It is rather a cover term
for techniques associated with data analysis and pattern recognition. AI is not a new technology,
having existed since the 1950s. While some markets, sectors and individual businesses are more
advanced than others, AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of
potential applications, and the quality of most existing applications, have ample margins left for
further development and improvement.
Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the
project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such
as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.
As you can see, Artificial Intelligence is a vast domain. Everyone looks at AI in a different way according
to their mindset. Now, according to your knowledge of AI, start filling the KWLH chart:
What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What do you want to know about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What have you learnt about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
How have you learnt this about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
K
• What I Know?
W
• What I Want to know?
L
• What have I learned?
H
• How I learnt this?
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
In other words, AI can be defined as:
AI is a form of Intelligence; a type of technology and a field of study.
AI theory and development of computer systems (both machines and software) enables machines to
perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence covers a broad range of domains and applications and is expected to impact every
field in the future. Overall, its core idea is building machines and algorithms which are capable of
performing computational tasks that would otherwise require human like brain functions.
AI, ML & DL
As you have been progressing towards building AI readiness, you must have come across a very
common dilemma between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Many times, these
terms are used interchangeably but are they the same? Is there no difference in Machine Learning
and Artificial Intelligence? Is Deep Learning (DL) Also Artificial Intelligence? What exactly is Deep
Learning? Let us see.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Refers to any technique that enables computers to mimic human intelligence. It gives the ability to
machines to recognize a human’s face; to move and manipulate objects; to understand the voice
commands by humans, and also do other tasks. The AI-enabled machines think algorithmically and
execute what they have been asked for intelligently.
Machine Learning (ML)
It is a subset of Artificial Intelligence which enables machines to improve at tasks with experience
(data). The intention of Machine Learning is to enable machines to learn by themselves using the
provided data and make accurate Predictions/ Decisions.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Introduction to AI: Basics of AI
As discussed in the last chapter, Artificial Intelligence has always been a term which intrigues people
all over the world. Various organisations have coined their own versions of defining Artificial
Intelligence. Some of them are mentioned below:
NITI Aayog: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning,
problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human
intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With incredible advances
made in data collection, processing and computation power, intelligent systems can now be deployed
to take over a variety of tasks, enable connectivity and enhance productivity.
World Economic Forum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the software engine that drives the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact
can already be seen in homes, businesses and political processes. In its embodied form of robots, it
will soon be driving cars, stocking warehouses and caring for the young and elderly. It holds the
promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such
as inscrutable “black box” algorithms, unethical use of data and potential job displacement. As rapid
advances in machine learning (ML) increase the scope and scale of AI’s deployment across all aspects
of daily life, and as the technology itself can learn and change on its own, multi-stakeholder
collaboration is required to optimize accountability, transparency, privacy and impartiality to create
trust.
European Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership, the path for an integrated vision
AI is not a well-defined technology and no universally agreed definition exists. It is rather a cover term
for techniques associated with data analysis and pattern recognition. AI is not a new technology,
having existed since the 1950s. While some markets, sectors and individual businesses are more
advanced than others, AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of
potential applications, and the quality of most existing applications, have ample margins left for
further development and improvement.
Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the
project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such
as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.
As you can see, Artificial Intelligence is a vast domain. Everyone looks at AI in a different way according
to their mindset. Now, according to your knowledge of AI, start filling the KWLH chart:
What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What do you want to know about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What have you learnt about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
How have you learnt this about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
K
• What I Know?
W
• What I Want to know?
L
• What have I learned?
H
• How I learnt this?
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
In other words, AI can be defined as:
AI is a form of Intelligence; a type of technology and a field of study.
AI theory and development of computer systems (both machines and software) enables machines to
perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence covers a broad range of domains and applications and is expected to impact every
field in the future. Overall, its core idea is building machines and algorithms which are capable of
performing computational tasks that would otherwise require human like brain functions.
AI, ML & DL
As you have been progressing towards building AI readiness, you must have come across a very
common dilemma between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Many times, these
terms are used interchangeably but are they the same? Is there no difference in Machine Learning
and Artificial Intelligence? Is Deep Learning (DL) Also Artificial Intelligence? What exactly is Deep
Learning? Let us see.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Refers to any technique that enables computers to mimic human intelligence. It gives the ability to
machines to recognize a human’s face; to move and manipulate objects; to understand the voice
commands by humans, and also do other tasks. The AI-enabled machines think algorithmically and
execute what they have been asked for intelligently.
Machine Learning (ML)
It is a subset of Artificial Intelligence which enables machines to improve at tasks with experience
(data). The intention of Machine Learning is to enable machines to learn by themselves using the
provided data and make accurate Predictions/ Decisions.
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
Deep Learning (DL)
It enables software to train itself to perform tasks with vast amounts of data. In Deep Learning, the
machine is trained with huge amounts of data which helps it in training itself around the data. Such
machines are intelligent enough to develop algorithms for themselves. Deep Learning is the most
advanced form of Artificial Intelligence out of these three. Then comes Machine Learning which is
intermediately intelligent and Artificial Intelligence covers all the concepts and algorithms which, in
some way or the other mimic human intelligence.
There are a lot of applications of AI out of which few are those which come under ML out of which
very few can be labelled as DL. Therefore, Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) are part of
Artificial Intelligence (AI), but not everything that is Machine learning will be Deep learning.
Introduction to AI Domains
Artificial Intelligence becomes intelligent according to the training which it gets. For training, the
machine is fed with datasets. According to the applications for which the AI algorithm is being
developed, the data which is fed into it changes. With respect to the type of data fed in the AI
model, AI models can be broadly categorised into three domains:
Data Sciences
Data sciences is a domain of AI related to data systems and processes, in which the system collects
numerous data, maintains data sets and derives meaning/sense out of them.
The information extracted through data science can be used to make a decision about it.
Example of Data Science
Price Comparison Websites
These websites are being driven by lots and lots of data. If you have
ever used these websites, you would know, the convenience of
comparing the price of a product from multiple vendors at one
place. PriceGrabber, PriceRunner, Junglee, Shopzilla, DealTime are
some examples of price comparison websites. Now a days, price
comparison website can be found in almost every domain such as
technology, hospitality, automobiles, durables, apparels etc.
Computer Vision
Computer Vision, abbreviated as CV, is a domain of AI that depicts the capability of a machine to get
and analyse visual information and afterwards predict some decisions about it. The entire process
involves image acquiring, screening, analysing, identifying and extracting information. This extensive
processing helps computers to understand any visual content and act on it accordingly. In computer
vision, Input to machines can be photographs, videos and pictures from thermal or infrared sensors,
indicators and different sources.
Data Sciences Natural Language Processing Computer Vision
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Introduction to AI: Basics of AI
As discussed in the last chapter, Artificial Intelligence has always been a term which intrigues people
all over the world. Various organisations have coined their own versions of defining Artificial
Intelligence. Some of them are mentioned below:
NITI Aayog: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence
AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning,
problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human
intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With incredible advances
made in data collection, processing and computation power, intelligent systems can now be deployed
to take over a variety of tasks, enable connectivity and enhance productivity.
World Economic Forum
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the software engine that drives the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Its impact
can already be seen in homes, businesses and political processes. In its embodied form of robots, it
will soon be driving cars, stocking warehouses and caring for the young and elderly. It holds the
promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such
as inscrutable “black box” algorithms, unethical use of data and potential job displacement. As rapid
advances in machine learning (ML) increase the scope and scale of AI’s deployment across all aspects
of daily life, and as the technology itself can learn and change on its own, multi-stakeholder
collaboration is required to optimize accountability, transparency, privacy and impartiality to create
trust.
European Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership, the path for an integrated vision
AI is not a well-defined technology and no universally agreed definition exists. It is rather a cover term
for techniques associated with data analysis and pattern recognition. AI is not a new technology,
having existed since the 1950s. While some markets, sectors and individual businesses are more
advanced than others, AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of
potential applications, and the quality of most existing applications, have ample margins left for
further development and improvement.
Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to
perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the
project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans, such
as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.
As you can see, Artificial Intelligence is a vast domain. Everyone looks at AI in a different way according
to their mindset. Now, according to your knowledge of AI, start filling the KWLH chart:
What do you know about Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What do you want to know about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
What have you learnt about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
How have you learnt this about AI?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
K
• What I Know?
W
• What I Want to know?
L
• What have I learned?
H
• How I learnt this?
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
In other words, AI can be defined as:
AI is a form of Intelligence; a type of technology and a field of study.
AI theory and development of computer systems (both machines and software) enables machines to
perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence covers a broad range of domains and applications and is expected to impact every
field in the future. Overall, its core idea is building machines and algorithms which are capable of
performing computational tasks that would otherwise require human like brain functions.
AI, ML & DL
As you have been progressing towards building AI readiness, you must have come across a very
common dilemma between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Many times, these
terms are used interchangeably but are they the same? Is there no difference in Machine Learning
and Artificial Intelligence? Is Deep Learning (DL) Also Artificial Intelligence? What exactly is Deep
Learning? Let us see.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Refers to any technique that enables computers to mimic human intelligence. It gives the ability to
machines to recognize a human’s face; to move and manipulate objects; to understand the voice
commands by humans, and also do other tasks. The AI-enabled machines think algorithmically and
execute what they have been asked for intelligently.
Machine Learning (ML)
It is a subset of Artificial Intelligence which enables machines to improve at tasks with experience
(data). The intention of Machine Learning is to enable machines to learn by themselves using the
provided data and make accurate Predictions/ Decisions.
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
Deep Learning (DL)
It enables software to train itself to perform tasks with vast amounts of data. In Deep Learning, the
machine is trained with huge amounts of data which helps it in training itself around the data. Such
machines are intelligent enough to develop algorithms for themselves. Deep Learning is the most
advanced form of Artificial Intelligence out of these three. Then comes Machine Learning which is
intermediately intelligent and Artificial Intelligence covers all the concepts and algorithms which, in
some way or the other mimic human intelligence.
There are a lot of applications of AI out of which few are those which come under ML out of which
very few can be labelled as DL. Therefore, Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) are part of
Artificial Intelligence (AI), but not everything that is Machine learning will be Deep learning.
Introduction to AI Domains
Artificial Intelligence becomes intelligent according to the training which it gets. For training, the
machine is fed with datasets. According to the applications for which the AI algorithm is being
developed, the data which is fed into it changes. With respect to the type of data fed in the AI
model, AI models can be broadly categorised into three domains:
Data Sciences
Data sciences is a domain of AI related to data systems and processes, in which the system collects
numerous data, maintains data sets and derives meaning/sense out of them.
The information extracted through data science can be used to make a decision about it.
Example of Data Science
Price Comparison Websites
These websites are being driven by lots and lots of data. If you have
ever used these websites, you would know, the convenience of
comparing the price of a product from multiple vendors at one
place. PriceGrabber, PriceRunner, Junglee, Shopzilla, DealTime are
some examples of price comparison websites. Now a days, price
comparison website can be found in almost every domain such as
technology, hospitality, automobiles, durables, apparels etc.
Computer Vision
Computer Vision, abbreviated as CV, is a domain of AI that depicts the capability of a machine to get
and analyse visual information and afterwards predict some decisions about it. The entire process
involves image acquiring, screening, analysing, identifying and extracting information. This extensive
processing helps computers to understand any visual content and act on it accordingly. In computer
vision, Input to machines can be photographs, videos and pictures from thermal or infrared sensors,
indicators and different sources.
Data Sciences Natural Language Processing Computer Vision
* Images shown here are the property of individual organisations and are used here for reference purpose only.
Computer vision related projects translate digital visual data into descriptions. This data is then turned
into computer-readable language to aid the decision-making process. The main objective of this
domain of AI is to teach machines to collect information from pixels.
Examples of Computer Vision
Self-Driving cars/ Automatic Cars
CV systems scan live objects and analyse them, based on whether
the car decides to keep running or to stop.
Face Lock in Smartphones
Smartphones nowadays come with the feature of face locks in
which the smartphone’s owner can set up his/her face as an
unlocking mechanism for it. The front camera detects and captures
the face and saves its features during initiation. Next time onwards,
whenever the features match, the phone is unlocked.
Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing, abbreviated as NLP, is a branch of artificial intelligence that deals with
the interaction between computers and humans using the natural language. Natural language refers
to language that is spoken and written by people, and natural language processing (NLP) attempts to
extract information from the spoken and written word using algorithms.
The ultimate objective of NLP is to read, decipher, understand, and make sense of the human languages
in a manilr that is valuable.
Examples of Natural Language Processing
Email filters
Email filters are one of the most basic and
initial applications of NLP online. It started
out with spam filters, uncovering certain
words or phrases that signal a spam
message.
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