What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? How companies can benefit from artificial intelligence?


Artificial Intelligence (AI)
is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines. More specifically, computer systems. These processes comprise three stages:

·         First, learning, which is the acquisition of information and the rules for using it.

·         Then reasons or uses rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions.

·         Finally autocorrect. Particular applications of AI include narrow AI, facial recognition, and computer vision.

The AI ​​can be classified as weak or strong. Weak AI or Narrow AI is an artificial intelligence system designed and trained for a specific activity. As such, virtual personal assistants like Apple's Siri are a weak form of artificial intelligence. Strong AI or artificial general intelligence has human cognitive abilities. Given an unknown task, a good AI system can find a solution without human intervention.

 

The hardware, software, and human resource costs for artificial intelligence can be high. Many vendors include AI components in their standard offering and have access to them. AIaaS (Artificial Intelligence as a Service)) platforms. AIaaS allows people and businesses to experiment with AI and test multiple platforms before committing. Popular AI cloud computing offerings include Amazon AI Services, IBM Watson Assistant, Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google AI Services.

Advanced intelligence for the general public:

Artificial intelligence tools offer a range of new capabilities for businesses. However, the use of AI raises ethical questions. Indeed, deep learning, or deep learning, algorithms are the foundation of many of the most advanced artificial intelligence tools. However, their intelligence depends on the data provided to them during training. Because a human selects the data used to train an AI program, the risk of human bias is inherent and should be closely monitored.

 


Some industry insiders believe the term "artificial intelligence" is too closely associated with popular culture. Therefore, the general public has unrealistic fears about AI, but also unlikely expectations of how it will transform the workplace and life in general. Therefore, researchers and marketers expect the label to "increase." intelligence', which has a more neutral connotation, will help people understand that artificial intelligence will simply improve products and services. More importantly, it will not replace the people who use them.

Types of artificial intelligence:

According to Arend Hintze, an assistant professor of integrative biology, computer science and engineering at Michigan State University, there are four types of artificial intelligence, some of which do not yet exist.

Reactive machines: Examples include Deep Blue, the IBM chess program that defeated Garry Kasparov in the 1990s. Deep Blue can identify the pieces on the board and make predictions. However, he has no memory, so he does not learn from his past experiences. Just analyze the possible moves and choose the most strategic one. Therefore, Deep Blue cannot be applied to other situations.

Limited storage: Your AI systems can use past experiences to make future decisions. Some decision-making features of self-driving cars are designed this way. However, these observations are not archived indefinitely.

Theory of mind: A kind of AI that doesn't exist yet. This psychological term refers to understanding the beliefs, desires, and intentions of others that influence your decisions.

Self-awareness: What is not yet available? That is, artificial intelligences with a sense of self and consciousness. This would allow them to understand their current state, but also to infer what others are feeling.

Examples of AI technology:

Artificial intelligence is incorporated into various types of technologies, of which six examples are listed here.

1. Automation

It is what makes a system or process work automatically. For example, robotic process automation (RPA) can be programmed to complete repetitive tasks faster than humans.

2. Machine learning

Machine learning is the science that allows a computer to do things without programming it. Deep learning is a subset of this, which can be considered the automation of predictive analytics. There are three different types. First, supervised learning, where the records are marked so that the templates are recognized and then reused. So, unsupervised learning, where the records are not labeled but ordered by similarity or difference. And finally, 
enhanced learning, where the records are not labeled but the AI ​​receives feedback after taking action.

 

3. Computer vision

It is a technology that captures and analyzes visual information using a camera. It is used in signature recognition or medical image analysis.

4. NLP (Natural Language Processing)

Natural language processing is the processing of human language by a program. Spam detection is an old example. However, current approaches are based on machine learning. Therefore, they include translations of texts, sentiment analysis and voice recognition.

5. Robotics

It deals with the design and manufacture of robots. They are then used on car assembly lines or by NASA to move large objects in space. The researchers are now looking to incorporate machine learning to build robots that can interact in social settings.

6. Autonomous car

These vehicles combine artificial vision, image recognition and deep learning. This is how artificial intelligence develops an automated ability to drive a vehicle. And all this while staying in a given lane and avoiding unexpected obstacles such as pedestrians.

How companies can benefit from artificial intelligence:



Consequence of this democratization: all companies, regardless of their size and the amount of data they manage, can benefit from artificial intelligence. And all sectors are affected or will be tomorrow.

Automatic translation, predictive maintenance, chatbots and other virtual assistants are well-known examples... Even today you can expand the capabilities of your employees by freeing them from repetitive tasks and low added value, ensure that your customers, drivers, do not fall asleep at the wheel and even improve your business model to combine data, artificial intelligence and human skills.

As for the sales force, thanks to algorithms, they have the opportunity to better target the right prospects and meet the customers who need to pamper them, thanks to the automatic analysis of conversations. In short, where there is digital, there is (or there will be). ) artificial intelligence. What can give you a real competitive advantage... Many companies have understood this well.

TOWARD: All sectors affected

Many companies around the world are now using artificial intelligence to be more productive, efficient and innovative.

 

Artificial Intelligence in industry

Networked machines are increasing on assembly lines Speed, reliability and number of compliant parts: the winning triplet of a production lineThe integration of artificial intelligence in the food industry further expands this triptych by using production data proactively and not just in case of failure. The button: fewer accidentsbetter machine availability and last, increased productivity.

This preventive or predictive maintenance is based on some key steps: data collection through sensors; centralize and analyze; Model error patterns and implement algorithms that learn to recognize warning signs... To achieve operational benefits, reduce risk and improve maintenance.

 

Artificial Intelligence in after-sales service

We also know chatbots available 24/7, capable of informing, advising, engaging or entertaining. Chatbots have been your best customer service allies in recent years- and even assets for the employees of some companies, with the appearance of numerous artificial intelligence software.

 

Artificial intelligence in health care

But the producers are not the only ones who are seduced. Health professionals have understood the interest in artificial intelligence and have begun to use itDoctors improve the diagnosis of oncological diseases and pave the way for preventive and not only curative medicine.

Ethical and safety concerns:

The concept of autonomous vehicles raises questions about safety and ethics. Vehicles can be hacked. And in relation to an accident, the responsibility is not clear. Additionally, self-driving cars may find themselves in a situation where an accident is unavoidable, forcing the AI ​​to make an ethical decision on how to minimize the damage. Another big problem is the risk of misuse of artificial intelligence tools.

In fact, hackers are starting to use sophisticated machine learning tools to break into sensitive systems. This further complicates the security issue. Ultimately, deep learning-based video and audio creation tools were quickly redirected to deep fake creation, that image synthesis technique that enables the intelligent permutation of faces.

Despite the potential risks, there is little regulation when it comes to artificial intelligence. The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) sets strict limits on the use of consumer data by companies. This regulation therefore hampers learning and some artificial intelligence functions aimed at consumers.

 

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