What is Artificial Intelligence?
The official definition of artificial intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Today, there are many intelligent machines that work and act like humans.
If you use voice assistance, such as Siri or Alexa, you are using one form of AI. Self-driving cars are another example of AI. AI is based on algorithms that have programmed responses based on user interaction. Some forms of AI allow it to improve its algorithms, and, in essence, get smarter.
The Future: Artificial Intelligence
According to an article in smithsonian.com, AI is not one but hundreds of specialized tasks. AI algorithms are used within the stock market. Its algorithms make new algorithms that have surprised researchers.
According to the article, AI is really taking off and is expected to replace millions of jobs, from insurance, transportation, and the medical field. Robots are expected to help care for the elderly.
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Stephen Hawking have all warned about the continued development of AI. Collectively, they felt that continued AI development, done improperly, could spell disaster for the human race.