AI Terms [Coursera] Flashcards

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AI (artificial intelligence)

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AI stands for artificial intelligence, which is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines or computer systems. AI can mimic human capabilities such as communication, learning, and decision-making.

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AI ethics

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AI ethics refers to the issues that AI stakeholders must consider to ensure technology is developed and used responsibly, including a safe, secure, unbiased, and environmentally friendly approach.

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Algorithm

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A sequence of rules given to an AI machine to perform a task or solve a problem, including classification, regression, and clustering.

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Application programming interface (API)

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A set of protocols that determine how two software applications interact, often written in languages like C++ or JavaScript.

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Big data

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Refers to large datasets that reveal patterns and trends for business decisions, often gathered and stored quickly in diverse formats.

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Chatbot

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A software application designed to imitate human conversation through text or voice commands.

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Cognitive computing

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Similar to AI, it focuses on mimicking human thought processes like pattern recognition and learning, sometimes used to reduce the sci-fi perception of AI.

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Computer vision

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An interdisciplinary field focusing on how computers can interpret images and videos, allowing for automation of tasks the human visual system typically performs.

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Data mining

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The process of analyzing large datasets to identify patterns that can improve models or solve problems.

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Data science

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An interdisciplinary field using algorithms and processes to gather and analyze large amounts of data, uncovering patterns for business insights.

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Deep learning

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A function of AI that imitates human brain structures to make decisions, learning from unstructured data without supervision.

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Emergent behavior

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When an AI system displays unpredictable or unintended capabilities.

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Generative AI

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Technology that uses AI to create content such as text, video, code, and images, often using models trained on large datasets.

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Guardrails

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Restrictions placed on AI systems to ensure appropriate data handling and prevent unethical content generation.

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Hallucination

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An incorrect response or false information generated by an AI system, presented as factual.

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Hyperparameter

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A parameter that affects how an AI model learns, typically set manually outside the model.

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Image recognition

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The process of identifying objects, people, places, or text within an image or video.

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Large language model

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An AI model trained on vast text datasets to understand and generate human-like language, including technologies like GPT and BERT.

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Limited memory

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AI systems that use real-time data to make better predictions by storing past events.

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Machine learning

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A subset of AI focusing on algorithms and models that help machines learn from data and predict trends without human assistance.

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Natural language processing (NLP)

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A type of AI enabling computers to understand and process human language, including speech and text recognition.

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Neural network

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A deep learning technique resembling the human brain, requiring large datasets to perform calculations for tasks like speech and vision recognition.

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Overfitting

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When a machine learning model is too tailored to its training data, limiting its ability to generalize to new data.

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Pattern recognition

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The method of using algorithms to detect and classify regularities in data.

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Predictive analytics

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Analytics that use historical data and patterns to forecast future events within a specific timeframe.

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Prescriptive analytics

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Analytics used to make strategic decisions by analyzing data on potential scenarios, past performance, and available resources.

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Prompt

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An input given to an AI system to produce a specific output.

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Quantum computing

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A computing method using quantum-mechanical phenomena, allowing faster calculations for tasks like machine learning.

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Reinforcement learning

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A machine learning method where an algorithm learns by interacting with its environment, receiving rewards or penalties based on actions.

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Sentiment analysis

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Also known as opinion mining, it analyzes the tone or opinion within text data.

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Structured data

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Defined and searchable data, including elements like phone numbers, dates, and product SKUs.

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Supervised learning

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A machine learning method where classified output data trains the model to produce correct algorithms.

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Token

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A basic unit of text in language models, which can be a word or part of a word.

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Training data

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Data used to teach an AI system to identify patterns and create new content.

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Transfer learning

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A machine learning method where previously learned data is applied to new tasks for enhanced performance.

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Turing test

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A test developed by Alan Turing to assess whether a machine’s responses are indistinguishable from a human’s.

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Unstructured data

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Data that lacks a defined format, such as audio, video, and images, which are difficult to search.

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Unsupervised learning

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A machine learning method where an algorithm learns patterns from unclassified data, without supervision.

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Voice recognition

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Also known as speech recognition, it enables computers to interpret spoken language and produce responses or written outputs.