The study of artificial intelligence, or AI, is a branch of computer science that deals with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers. Some task require a robot, others just a program. Current AI attempts are focused on the tasks that are easy for people, yet difficult for a computer, such as vision, understanding and speaking natural language and manipulating objects. Some useful AI system that we can all recognize include Google Translate, recommendation systems on Amazon or YouTube, and ATM machines. Strong AI has even higher ambitions, attempting to build systems which are equal to people in ALL respects, presumably consciousness. The human brain is so very complex, though. It builds itself from experiencing the world and learning. This is something that has not yet been captured by engineering.
The progress that has been made in AI, since the beginning of the 21st century is amazing. Self-driving cars, weather predicting software, investment software, smart security systems, and robotic assistants are all cutting edge technology. I am excited to see what the future holds for artificial intelligence. One particular article focusing on “creative machines”, caught my attention. I had always thought of robots as data analyzers, making predictions and performing accordingly. Then I read about these programs that can compose original music and create original paintings. There is even talk about robots writing original novels, and how it would effect the copyright laws. The thought of a robot relieving us from the need to be creative, feels quite strange and intriguing. The advancement is quite impressive but it seems to focus only on the product. Creativity is not only appreciated by the audience. It begins with the artist creating something from emotion. The creative process can even be a type of therapy for the creator. But a computer can’t feel. It it simply mimicking creativity.
Hi Samantha,
ReplyDeleteYou topic is quite interesting about the topic of “creative machines”. To be honest I had no idea that such things existed. I mean a robot creating an original novel? Blasphemy! What kind of witchcraft is this? I’m not sure if I missed the article but if you have a link to this I would love to read it! Great job on your post. It is quite thought provoking on what AI can become or are already at today.