Understanding AI Flashcards
Define intelligence.
The comprehensive capability of an individual to reason about a problem and to solve it. This includes both cognitive and learning abilities.
Define AI.
The “simulation” of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
Why is characterising AI precisely difficult?
The definition tends to change depending on the specific context of the research and application
Give 6 characteristics of perfect artificial intelligence.
Human-like
Ability to solve mathematical problems (puzzles, games, theorems)
Common-sense reasoning (illegal, ethical)
Expert knowledge
Social behaviour
Rational-like
Give the 3 ways to measure AI’s ability.
- Acting Humanly
- Thinking humanly
- Thinking rationally
What is the Turing Test?
It determines if a program qualifies as artificially intelligent by subjecting it to an interrogation along with a human counterpart.
What is considered weak AI?
Weak AI focuses on specific tasks. It excels in one area but lacks general intelligence
What is considered strong AI?
Strong AI can perform any intellectual task humans can, including learning and adapting to new challenges.
Strong AI is characterized by human-like traits such as emotions, purpose, and humour.
What is the difference between AI and statistics?
Machine learning models (AI) are designed to make the most accurate predictions possible.
Statistical models are designed for inference about the relationships between variables
What are the 3 sets required to build AI models?
Training set (to train AI)
Test set (for predicting)
Validation set (feedback, improving accuracy)
What is the “singularity” in the context of AI?
the hypothetical point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, that may result in unforeseeable changes to human civilisation
Define Artificial Narrow Intelligence.
Weak AI excels only in specific domains
Define Artificial General Intelligence.
Strong AI possesses human-like thinking and can perform intelligent tasks
Define Artificial Super Intelligence.
The emergence of AI that
surpasses humans in technology,
general knowledge, and social
skills
What are the 4 major innovation areas of AI?
perception, prediction, creation and automation, generative AI
What is perception in AI?
the ability to understand the world through senses like vision and hearing
What is prediction in AI?
Using existing data to generate information about unknown or future events.
What is creation and automation in AI?
AI can analyze patterns, styles, and content from data to generate unique creative works in art, music, and literature.
What ethical concerns surround AI’s role in creation and automation?
It questions copyright laws and the rights of human creators
What is generative AI?
Generative AI focuses on creating new content (text, images, music, designs) unlike traditional AI that recognizes patterns or predicts.
How does Generative AI yield good results?
It uses an iterative process by refining prompts, reviewing outputs, and adjusting inputs to improve the accuracy and quality of the generated content.
