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What is the primary focus of artificial intelligence (AI)?

  • Programming machines to perform repetitive tasks
  • Creating smart devices that can connect to the internet
  • Developing intelligent machines that mimic human cognitive functions (correct)
  • Building complex software systems for data analysis

Which foundational concept is described as the backbone of AI?

  • Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Machine Learning (correct)

What are neurons in the context of artificial intelligence?

  • Units that process data using complex algorithms without learning
  • Data structures used for storing information
  • Mathematical functions mimicking biological neurons (correct)
  • Main components of a computer chip

What is an example of a task AI can help improve in real-world applications?

<p>Solving health issues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do neural networks learn to produce meaningful outputs?

<p>By processing input data and learning from examples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using artificial intelligence?

<p>Eliminating the need for human workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of a neural network comprised of?

<p>An input layer, hidden layers, and an output layer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes AI from traditional programming methods?

<p>AI can learn and adapt through algorithms based on data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a neural network as a deep learning algorithm?

<p>It has more than three layers, including inputs and outputs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which task does Natural Language Processing (NLP) primarily focus on?

<p>Enabling interactions between computers and humans using natural language. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern regarding AI and job markets?

<p>AI may lead to widespread unemployment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can AI systems inadvertently make humans less proactive?

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What aspect of artificial intelligence is aimed at making systems display intelligent behavior?

<p>Creating expert systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is unique to deep learning compared to traditional machine learning?

<p>It automatically learns features from raw data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is associated with the data used to train AI systems?

<p>Historical data may contain societal biases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What potential problem arises from the convenience of AI technology?

<p>It may lead to over-reliance on technology. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a functional goal of artificial intelligence?

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How does AI promote creativity?

<p>By generating original ideas and concepts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents a new digital divide related to AI?

<p>Developed countries may advance more quickly than developing ones. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a privacy concern related to AI?

<p>AI can lead to intrusive surveillance practices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which application of AI is specifically designed for analyzing medical images?

<p>Deep learning algorithms for image detection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do AI-driven recommendation engines serve in entertainment and media?

<p>Delivering personalized content to users. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured to mitigate the risks associated with AI systems?

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What is a key characteristic of Cognitive Computing?

<p>It uses pattern recognition to solve problems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of AI in comparison to human intelligence?

<p>AI cannot form emotional attachments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does AI facilitate continuous learning?

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What can exacerbate existing inequalities through AI usage?

<p>The historical biases present in training data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about deep learning?

<p>Deep learning requires manual feature extraction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary risk of AI in critical areas such as healthcare?

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How can AI potentially distort job opportunities?

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What distinguishes supervised learning from unsupervised learning in AI?

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What is a challenge posed by the 'black box' problem in AI?

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What is the primary focus of robotics in the context of AI applications?

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What primarily distinguishes AI from traditional programming methods?

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What could be a consequence of over-reliance on AI technologies?

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What characteristic does a search algorithm possess if it guarantees a solution exists for any random input?

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Which of the following terms describes a function that checks whether the current state has reached the goal state?

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What defines the cost associated with a path in a search algorithm?

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How does heuristic search differ from non-heuristic search?

<p>Heuristic search uses external knowledge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which search algorithm context is the term 'LIFO' relevant?

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What distinguishes Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) models in sequence prediction?

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In the context of AI, what is the primary role of actuators?

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What does the optimal solution refer to in search algorithms?

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What main principle guides the decision-making of a rational agent?

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Which feature is NOT characteristic of Intelligent Agents in AI?

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What distinguishes Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) from other types of AI?

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What is the primary function of the enqueue operation in a queue data structure?

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Which of the following components is crucial for an agent's ability to perceive its environment?

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What does the performance measure of an AI agent represent?

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Which of the following best describes Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?

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Which property indicates the maximum storage space required during the search process?

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What does the Theory of Mind refer to in artificial intelligence?

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How do Evolutionary Generative Adversarial Networks (E-GANs) function?

<p>They evolve a set of generators through competition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which way can a rational agent improve its performance over time?

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What is a characteristic of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)?

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What feature allows informed search algorithms to function more effectively than uninformed search algorithms?

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Which statement about breadth-first search (BFS) is accurate?

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Which type of AI is described as having no memory and only reacts to immediate situations?

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What is the role of actuators in an AI agent?

<p>To execute actions based on the agent's decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred when a self-driving car processes sensory data?

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Which type of search algorithm is guaranteed to find the best solution when the heuristic is admissible?

<p>Heuristic Search (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

IBM's Deep Blue is an example of which classification of AI?

<p>Reactive Machine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the agent function 'f: P → A' operate?

<p>It maps perceptions to actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an effector in a machine system?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a sensor in AI systems?

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What differentiates Limited Memory AI from Reactive Machines?

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Which type of AI agent operates based on reflexes or predefined rules?

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What does a search tree represent in search algorithms?

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What is a significant challenge for AI in reaching the Theory of Mind?

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What aspect of the PEAS model evaluates how well an agent's actions align with its goals?

<p>Performance Measure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding uninformed search algorithms?

<p>They rely solely on problem structure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates Reinforcement Learning in AI?

<p>Chess-playing AI that improves after each game. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a robotic agent in AI?

<p>It uses hardware like motors for motion. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data do sensors provide for an AI agent?

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Which of the following AI technologies can be classified as having generalization and reasoning abilities?

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What is the key difference between the operations of push and pop in a stack data structure?

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In the context of an AI agent, what do actuators primarily enable the agent to do?

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What is an example of a capability that Artificial Narrow Intelligence commonly demonstrates?

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Which of the following is a misconception about self-aware AI?

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What is a key feature of the AI known as 'Project Debater'?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the PEAS model?

<p>Agent Function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rule must an AI agent follow to be considered intelligent?

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What are the essential inputs that the agent function 'f' operates on?

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What is a primary focus of companies working with AI at this time?

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Which statement accurately describes sensors in human physiology?

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What can be defined as an agent in the context of AI?

<p>Anything that perceives and acts upon its environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which AI solution is noted for making predictions about user behavior?

<p>Google Now (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environment factor must an agent consider for effective decision-making?

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What is a characteristic of an AI system that reflects both learning and decision-making based on past experiences?

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What defines the performance measure for a medical diagnosis agent?

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What significant achievement did IBM's Watson accomplish in 2011?

<p>Won a quiz show by solving complex questions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hebbian learning primarily describe?

<p>The strengthening of connections between neurons during learning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Turing Test?

<p>To determine whether a machine can exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to a human. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which early AI program proved mathematical theorems and was called 'Logic Theorist'?

<p>Logic Theorist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956?

<p>The term 'Artificial Intelligence' was coined as an academic field. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the first AI winter occur?

<p>1974-1980 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about ELIZA, created in 1966?

<p>It was a program that could simulate human conversation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an expert system in AI?

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What notable event occurred in 1997 involving IBM's Deep Blue?

<p>It became the first computer to defeat a world chess champion. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What features did WABOT-1 possess as the first intelligent humanoid robot?

<p>A limb-control system, vision system, and conversation system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the second AI winter (1987-1993)?

<p>A halt in government funding due to high costs and low results. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'AI winter' refer to?

<p>A timeframe of reduced funding and interest in AI research. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the key feature of the Roomba vacuum cleaner developed in 2002?

<p>It uses AI to autonomously clean and navigate around household obstacles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed a model of artificial neurons in 1943?

<p>Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of research in AI during the years 1980-1987?

<p>Creating expert systems that emulate human decision-making. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time complexity of Depth-Limited Search (DLS)?

<p>O(bl) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of failure occurs if the search reaches the depth limit without finding the goal?

<p>Cutoff Failure Value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of Iterative Deepening Depth-First Search (ID-DFS)?

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What is the space complexity of a Depth-Limited Search (DLS)?

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Which statement about Bidirectional Search is true?

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What is a major disadvantage of Depth-Limited Search?

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When utilizing Uniform Cost Search, what is its primary objective?

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What describes the approach of the Iterative Deepening algorithm?

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What is the time complexity of Bidirectional Search when using BFS?

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What feature distinguishes a priority queue from a regular queue?

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What is a characteristic of the Standard Failure Value in Depth-Limited Search?

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What complicates the implementation of Bidirectional Search?

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When does Cutoff Failure Value indicate a possibility of success?

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What is a significant benefit of using AI in industries where tasks are prone to human error?

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How does AI improve safety in hazardous environments?

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What advantage does AI have in terms of operational availability?

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Which of the following applications demonstrates AI's ability to assist in personal tasks?

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What task is AI particularly proficient at compared to human workers?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of implementing AI technology?

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What is one of the key outcomes of utilizing AI in the education sector?

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How does AI contribute to the e-commerce industry?

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What is a notable feature of AI-powered digital assistants?

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Which aspect of AI enhances decision-making speed?

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What distinguishes humanoid robots from traditional robots?

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Why are AI systems considered reliable?

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How is AI powering innovations in various fields?

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In what way can AI aid in risky operations?

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What characterizes a simple reflex agent?

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Which statement is true about model-based reflex agents?

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What is the primary goal of a goal-based agent?

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Utility-based agents evaluate actions based on what criterion?

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Which element is not part of a learning agent?

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How do learning agents improve their performance over time?

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What capability does Google's DeepMind AI system have regarding eye health?

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What best describes the function of an internal model in model-based reflex agents?

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What is a notable limitation of simple reflex agents?

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In which area is AI significantly enhancing drug discovery?

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How do AI-powered trading algorithms assist in finance?

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The primary function of a utility function for utility-based agents is to:

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What preventive maintenance capability does AI provide in manufacturing?

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An example of a goal-based agent is:

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What challenge do utility-based agents face in their operations?

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In precision farming, how does AI optimize crop management?

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What role does AI play in agriculture regarding crop disease?

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Which type of agent would best suit an environment that is partially observable?

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How does AI contribute to safety and security in public spaces?

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What is a potential limitation of learning agents?

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What function does AI serve in predicting natural disasters?

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In which area is AI not typically utilized?

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What capability does AI have in enhancing social media management?

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How does AI aid in data security?

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How does IBM Watson contribute to advancements in drug discovery?

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Which of the following is a primary benefit of AI in trade?

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What is involved in AI-based precision farming?

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What is a key advantage of using Breadth-First Search (BFS)?

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What is a major disadvantage of Depth-First Search (DFS)?

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Which of the following statements about BFS is TRUE?

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Which scenario is BFS particularly well-suited for?

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What is the main method of node exploration used in DFS?

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What is the space complexity of BFS in the worst-case scenario?

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In which circumstance might DFS not provide an optimal solution?

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What characteristic distinguishes DFS from BFS?

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What is the main outcome when imposing a limit on Depth-Limited Search?

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For which problem is Depth-First Search likely the least efficient?

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What best describes the approach of BFS regarding node expansion?

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Which of the following algorithms is based on a Last In First Out (LIFO) structure?

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What is the primary failure point of Depth-First Search in certain contexts?

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Which of the following statements about BFS and DFS is FALSE?

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Flashcards

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines capable of mimicking human cognitive abilities, such as learning and problem-solving.

How does AI work?

AI systems operate on a set of principles and technologies that allow machines to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. These tasks can include learning from data, recognizing patterns, making decisions, and solving complex problems.

What is Machine Learning (ML)?

Machine learning (ML) is a core AI principle where algorithms learn from data without explicit programming, improving their performance over time. This enables them to make predictions and decisions based on new data.

What is a Neural Network?

A neural network is a system of interconnected neurons, modeled after the human brain, that processes information through layers. Each neuron receives input, applies weights and biases, and produces an output, contributing to the network's overall learning and decision-making.

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What is an AI Neuron?

A neuron in the context of AI is a mathematical function that mimics the behavior of a biological neuron in the human brain. It receives input, applies weights and biases, processes it through an activation function, and produces an output.

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How do Machine Learning algorithms learn?

Machine learning algorithms learn by analyzing data and identifying patterns. This allows them to make predictions or decisions based on new data, without being explicitly programmed for each scenario.

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Why are neural networks important for AI?

Neural networks are a powerful tool for AI because they can learn complex patterns in data, making them well-suited for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive modeling.

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How do ML algorithms improve over time?

Machine learning algorithms can be trained on vast datasets, enabling them to learn complex patterns and improve their performance over time. This continuous improvement process helps them adapt to new information and perform more accurately.

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Basic Neural Network

A neural network with only two or three layers is considered a basic neural network.

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Deep Learning Algorithm

A neural network with more than three layers, including the input and output layers, is considered a deep learning algorithm.

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Feature Extraction in Deep Learning

Deep learning algorithms can automatically learn features from raw data, eliminating the need for manual feature extraction.

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Natural Language Processing (NLP)

The process of programming computers to analyze and understand large amounts of human-like text data.

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Robotics

Combines AI concepts with physical components to create machines capable of performing various tasks.

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Cognitive Computing

This AI approach mimics human brain processes to solve complex problems.

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Expert Systems

AI systems that mimic expert decision-making with reasoning capabilities.

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Core Goal of AI

The fundamental goal of AI is to replicate human intelligence in machines.

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Reasoning in AI

Analyze information and draw logical conclusions.

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Learning in AI

Acquiring new knowledge and skills from data.

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Problem-solving in AI

Identifying and solving problems in a goal-oriented way.

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Decision-making in AI

Evaluating options and making choices based on available information.

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Expert Systems in AI

AI systems designed to exhibit intelligent behavior, learn, demonstrate, explain, and advise users.

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Implementing Human Intelligence in Machines

AI systems that understand, think, learn, and behave like humans.

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Improving Problem-solving Skills in AI

AI's potential in solving problems can make our lives easier by automating complex tasks.

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Knowledge Representation in AI

Focuses on representing real-world data for AI to solve complex problems.

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Planning in AI

AI-driven planning uses predictive analytics and optimization to create a course of action.

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AI in Drug Discovery

AI systems analyze large datasets to identify potential drug candidates, predicting how compounds interact with the human body, accelerating drug discovery and reducing costs.

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AI in Finance: High-Speed Trading

AI-powered trading algorithms analyze market data, predict trends, and execute trades at optimal times, often within milliseconds.

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AI in Finance: Personalized Services

AI analyzes customer data to offer personalized financial services like tailored recommendations, budgeting advice, and customized marketing.

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AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance

AI analyzes data from sensors to predict equipment failures, enabling preventive maintenance and minimizing downtime, extending machine lifespan, and reducing costs.

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AI in Manufacturing: Quality Control

AI uses machine learning to inspect products for defects, analyzing images and sensor data for quality control, ensuring high-quality output.

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AI in Agriculture: Precision Farming

AI-driven precision farming uses sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize planting, irrigation, and fertilization, leading to higher yields and reduced resource use.

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AI in Agriculture: Disease Detection

AI analyzes plant images to detect and diagnose diseases early, providing timely intervention and preventing large-scale crop loss.

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AI in Safety and Security: Surveillance

AI-powered surveillance systems monitor public spaces, detect threats, and enhance security, analyzing video footage, recognizing faces, and alerting authorities to potential incidents.

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AI in Safety and Security: Disaster Response

AI models analyze data from sensors and satellites to provide early warnings, assess damage, and coordinate emergency response efforts in natural disasters.

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AI in Astronomy

AI can help solve complex universe problems. AI can be helpful for understanding the universe such as how it works, its origin, etc.

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AI in Gaming

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AI for Data Security

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AI in Social Media

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AI in Travel and Transport

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24x7 Availability of AI

AI systems can work tirelessly without breaks, making them valuable for tasks requiring constant monitoring or service, like customer support and cybersecurity.

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AI for Repetitive Jobs

Using AI, machines can perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and speed, freeing up human workers for more creative and complex jobs.

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AI in Risky Environments

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AI in Public Utilities

AI can be used for public services like self-driving cars, facial recognition for security, and natural language processing to communicate with humans in their language.

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AI Accuracy and Speed

AI's high precision and speed allow it to perform tasks with minimal errors, like beating human champions in complex games.

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AI and New Inventions

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AI in Customer Service

AI-powered chatbots can interact with customers like humans, providing quick and personalized responses.

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AI Learning from Data

AI analyzes data and learns from it, making predictions and decisions based on experience, without explicit programming for each situation.

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AI in Education

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AI in E-commerce

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AI in Robotics

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AI in the Automotive Industry

AI-powered virtual assistants in cars, like TeslaBot, can provide personalized information and control various vehicle functions for a better driving experience.

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AI Reducing Human Error

By eliminating human error that can arise from fatigue or mistakes, AI can ensure increased precision and accuracy in various tasks.

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High Costs of AI

Developing and maintaining AI systems requires significant investments in hardware, algorithms, and data, making AI technology expensive to implement.

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AI's impact on human initiative

Artificial intelligence (AI) can lead to increased reliance on technology, potentially reducing human motivation and problem-solving skills.

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Job displacement due to AI

AI-powered automation might replace human jobs, especially those involving repetitive tasks.

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The AI digital divide

AI's benefits may not be equally available to everyone, causing a gap between those with access and those without.

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Bias and fairness in AI

AI systems trained on biased data can perpetuate existing prejudices, leading to unfair outcomes.

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Privacy implications of AI

AI technologies often collect and analyze personal data, raising concerns about privacy and intrusive surveillance.

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Safety and security of AI

Ensuring the safety and reliability of AI systems is crucial, especially as they are deployed in critical areas.

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Dual-use nature of AI

AI's potential for both good and bad use poses challenges for ethical guidelines and regulation.

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AI's lack of out-of-the-box thinking

AI systems are limited by their programming and may struggle to adapt to unexpected situations or come up with creative solutions.

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AI's absence of feelings

AI systems lack emotions and cannot form personal connections with humans.

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Sensor

A device that senses changes in the environment and provides feedback. It's like our eyes, ears, and skin, gathering information from the world around us.

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Actuator

A component that transforms energy into motion, essentially the muscle of a machine. It's like the nerves that carry signals from our brain to our muscles.

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Effector

The external part of a system that directly interacts with the environment. It's like our hands, legs, and vocal tract, carrying out actions.

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Agent

An entity that perceives its environment through sensors and acts on it through actuators. It follows a cycle of perceiving, thinking, and acting.

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Intelligent Agent

An autonomous entity that uses sensors to understand its environment and actuators to perform tasks to achieve goals. It learns and adapts to improve performance.

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Long Short Term Memory (LSTM)

A type of AI where systems learn from past data to predict future events in sequences, particularly in language. It prioritizes more recent information over past information.

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Evolutionary Generative Adversarial Network (E-GAN)

A type of AI that combines evolutionary algorithms with generative adversarial networks (GANs). It uses a population of generators that compete and evolve to create increasingly realistic data.

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Theory of Mind

A hypothetical AI that understands and interacts with human emotions and thoughts. It's still in its early stages and can be seen in aspects of self-driving cars.

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Self-Aware AI

A hypothetical AI that has achieved self-awareness, meaning it has an independent consciousness and can form its own ideas and goals.

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McCulloch-Pitts Neuron

A model of artificial neurons proposed by Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts in 1943, laying the foundation for future AI development.

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Hebbian Learning

A rule developed by Donald Hebb in 1949 describing how the strength of connections between neurons changes during learning. It emphasizes that neurons that fire together, strengthen their connection.

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Turing Test

A test proposed by Alan Turing in 1950 to assess a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior comparable to a human. It involves a human interacting with both a human and a machine through text-based communication.

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Logic Theorist

The first artificial intelligence program created by Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon in 1955. It was designed to prove mathematical theorems and found new, more elegant proofs for some.

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1956: The Birth of AI

The year when the term "Artificial Intelligence" was first adopted by John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Conference. This marked the formal recognition of AI as an academic discipline.

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The First AI Winter

A period in AI history (1974-1980) characterized by a decrease in funding for AI research due to the failure of AI systems to meet expectations.

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The Second AI Winter

A period in AI history (1987-1993) marked by a second wave of reduced funding due to high costs and limited results of expert systems.

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Deep Blue's Victory

A significant milestone in AI where IBM's Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov, demonstrating the power of AI in strategic games.

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Roomba: AI in the Home

A robotic vacuum cleaner developed by iRobot in 2002 that uses AI to navigate autonomously and clean floors. It is a prime example of how AI is entering our homes.

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AI Boom

A term used to describe a significant event or period in AI development when public and industry interest in AI research rose significantly.

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What is rationality in AI?

Rationality in AI refers to an agent's ability to make decisions that maximize its expected performance in a given environment. This means choosing actions that align with its goals and objectives.

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What is a rational agent?

A rational agent is designed with a performance measure, which quantifies its success in achieving its goals. It acts to maximize this measure, making it 'rational'.

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How does information and perception contribute to rationality?

An agent can be rational if it can perceive its environment through sensors. This information helps it make informed decisions.

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What is decision-making in rational agents?

A rational agent uses decision-making processes, often based on algorithms, to analyze information and choose actions that maximize its expected performance.

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How do rational agents learn and adapt?

Some rational agents learn from their experiences, adjusting their actions based on feedback to improve their performance over time.

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What is the PEAS model?

The PEAS model describes the key components of an AI agent: Performance Measure, Environment, Actuators, and Sensors. It helps us understand how an agent interacts with its world.

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What is the Performance Measure in the PEAS model?

The performance measure is a quantitative evaluation of how well an agent performs, based on its predefined goals. It guides its decision-making.

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What is the Environment in the PEAS model?

The environment encompasses all external factors and conditions that influence an agent's decisions. It can be complex, dynamic, or predictable.

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What are Actuators in the PEAS model?

Actuators are the 'hands and feet' of the agent, responsible for executing actions decided by the agent's internal processes.

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What are Sensors in the PEAS model?

Sensors are the 'eyes and ears' of the agent, collecting data from the environment for the agent to process and make decisions.

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What is a simple reflex agent?

Simple reflex agents are driven by a set of rules that dictate their actions based on their perception of the environment. They react directly to stimuli without planning.

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What is an agent function?

The agent function is a mapping between the percept sequence (the agent's sensory inputs) and its actions. It defines how the agent behaves.

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What is an agent program?

An agent program is the implementation of the agent function. It runs on the agent's architecture, following the rules of the agent function.

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What is the architecture in an AI agent?

The architecture is the physical platform (hardware and software) that the agent runs on, enabling it to process information and interact with its environment.

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Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI)

A type of AI that can only perform specific tasks and doesn't possess human-like understanding or consciousness. It operates within a limited set of constraints and relies on predefined rules or patterns learned from data.

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Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

A theoretical concept of AI that would possess the ability to learn, think, and act like humans. It could perform tasks it hasn't been specifically trained for, exhibiting human-level intelligence in a broader sense.

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Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)

A hypothetical AI that surpasses human intelligence in all aspects, including science, wisdom, and social skills. It would possess extraordinary problem-solving and creative abilities, far exceeding human capabilities.

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Reactive Machines

AI systems that lack memory and can only react to immediate situations without learning from past experiences. They make decisions based solely on current inputs.

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Limited Memory AI

AI systems capable of learning and making decisions based on stored data or past experiences. They improve their performance over time by analyzing historical information.

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Reinforcement Learning

A type of machine learning where algorithms learn through trial and error, maximizing rewards based on their actions. It's used to train AI systems for games like Chess, Go, and DOTA2.

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Computer Vision

A specific application of machine learning designed to analyze images and extract meaningful information. This enables tasks like object detection, image classification, and face recognition.

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Simple Reflex Agent

An AI agent that relies solely on its current perception to make decisions, ignoring past experiences.

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Model-Based Reflex Agent

An AI agent that combines its current perception with a learned model of the world to make decisions.

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Goal-Based Agent

An AI agent that aims to achieve a specific goal by planning actions that lead to that goal.

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Utility-Based Agent

An AI agent that evaluates different actions based on how desirable their outcomes are, according to a utility function.

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Learning Agent

An AI agent capable of learning and improving its performance over time based on its experiences.

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Learning (Learning Agent)

The process of updating an AI agent's knowledge base through its interaction with the environment.

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Critic (Learning Agent)

The component of a learning agent that provides feedback on the agent's performance, assessing its actions against predefined goals.

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Performance (Learning Agent)

The component of a learning agent that selects actions based on the current knowledge and feedback.

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Problem Generator (Learning Agent)

The component of a learning agent that generates diverse actions for the agent to try.

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Search Algorithms

A search algorithm finds solutions to search problems by evaluating different paths and alternatives. This can be used to locate the shortest path in a maze or solve Sudoku puzzles. Search space, start and goal state are the crucial parts of the search problem.

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Search Space

The complete set of possible states that an agent can be in during the search process.

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Start State

The initial state that the agent starts in.

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Goal State

The desired state that the agent wants to reach.

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Transition Model

A set of rules that determine how the agent moves from one state to another in the search space.

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Goal Test

A function that tells the agent whether it has reached the goal state.

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Breadth-First Search (BFS)

A graph traversal technique that explores all nodes at a given depth before moving to nodes at the next depth level.

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Depth-First Search (DFS)

A recursive algorithm that explores a graph by traversing as deep as possible along a single path before backtracking.

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Queue in BFS

In BFS, every node is added to the back of a queue. The queue holds nodes that are waiting to be explored.

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Stack in DFS

In DFS, every node is added to the top of a stack. The stack holds nodes that are awaiting exploration.

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Branching Factor (b) in Graphs

The maximum number of nodes at each level of a search tree, signifying the breadth of the tree.

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Depth (m) of a Node

The number of edges from the root to a node in a graph.

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Completeness of a Search Algorithm

Exploring all possible paths in a search space until a solution is found or there are no more paths to explore.

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Optimality of a Search Algorithm

Finding the best solution possible, typically the shortest path or the one involving the least cost.

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Space Complexity

The amount of memory used by an algorithm during execution.

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Time Complexity

The amount of time taken by an algorithm to solve a problem.

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Depth-Limited Search

A variation of Depth-First Search with a depth limit, preventing it from going infinitely deep.

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BFS Optimality with Equal Edge Costs

BFS guarantees finding the shortest path in a graph where all edge costs are equal.

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BFS Optimality with Non-Negative Edge Costs

BFS is optimal only if the edge costs are non-negative.

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DFS Not Optimal

DFS is not optimal because it explores one branch completely before others, even if there may be a better solution on a different branch.

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Shortest Path Problem

A problem that can be solved by finding the shortest path in a graph, such as a game where players can move on a board with obstacles.

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Depth-Limited Search (DLS)

A variation of DFS that adds a limit on how deep the search can go, preventing infinite loops. It addresses the problem of exploring infinitely long paths.

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Cutoff Failure

A type of failure in DLS where the search reaches the depth limit without finding the goal. It implies that a deeper search could potentially find the goal.

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Iterative Deepening Depth-First Search (IDDFS)

A search algorithm that combines the advantages of BFS and DFS. It starts by doing a depth-first search with a limited depth and gradually increases the depth limit until the goal node is found.

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Bidirectional Search

A search algorithm that performs two simultaneous searches, one from the start node and the other from the goal node. It's like meeting in the middle to find the shortest path.

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Priority Queue

A queue that prioritizes elements based on their assigned values, putting higher priority elements at the front.

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Uniform Cost Search

A search algorithm that finds the shortest path between two nodes in a graph with edge weights. It always chooses the path with the lowest total cost.

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Branching Factor

The number of successors for each node in a search tree. It influences the time and space complexity of the search.

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Depth Limit

The maximum depth (or level) of nodes that the search algorithm will explore.

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Tree Size

The total number of nodes in a tree. It's a measure of the size of the search space.

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Optimality

A measure of an algorithm's ability to find the optimal solution, i.e., the shortest path or the best solution.

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Completeness

A measure of an algorithm's ability to find a solution if one exists, regardless of whether it's the best solution.

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Search Tree

A tree-like representation of the search process, showing all possible paths and states.

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Actions

All the possible actions or steps an AI agent can take to move from one state to another.

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Path Cost

A function that assigns a cost to each possible path, representing the effort or steps required.

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Solution

A sequence of actions that leads from the starting state to the goal state.

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Optimal Solution

The best possible solution among all solutions, with the lowest possible cost.

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Informed Search

Using prior knowledge or information about the problem to guide the search, like using shortcuts or heuristics.

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Study Notes

Unit-01: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Lecture 01-05)

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science focused on creating intelligent machines that mimic human cognitive functions, such as learning and problem-solving.
  • AI operates on concepts and technologies enabling machines to perform tasks needing human intelligence.
  • AI doesn't require pre-programming for every task; programmed algorithms can work with human intelligence.
  • AI is not entirely new, with potential early examples in Greek mythology.
  • AI applications solve real-world problems (e.g., healthcare, marketing, traffic).
  • AI creates virtual assistants (e.g., Cortana, Siri).
  • AI allows the creation of robots for hazardous work.

Foundational Concepts for AI Systems

  • Machine Learning (ML): Algorithms learn from data without explicit programming.
  • Neural Networks: Mathematical functions mimicking biological neurons. Input signals processed through weights and biases, output produces from an activation function—interconnected neurons in layers.
  • Deep Learning: Complex neural networks with multiple layers automatically learning representations from raw data (e.g., image/speech recognition).
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enabling computer-human interaction using natural language.
  • Robotics: Merging AI with physical components for diverse tasks.
  • Cognitive Computing: Mimicking human brain processes (pattern recognition, NLP, data mining) to solve complex problems.
  • Expert Systems: AI systems replicating human expert decision-making.

Core and Functional Goals of AI

  • Core Goal: Emulate human intelligence in machines.
  • Functional Goals:
    • Create expert systems: demonstrating intelligent behavior, learning, explaining and advising.
    • Implement human intelligence in machines: systems that understand, think, learn and behave like humans.
    • Improve problem-solving skills in machines.
    • Include knowledge representation—storing knowledge about objects, relations, and concepts.
    • Facilitate planning for optimal performance, predicting future scenarios.
    • Allow continuous learning: computer algorithms improve knowledge from experiences.
    • Use supervised and unsupervised learning models with minimal (or no) human intervention.

Lecture-02: Application Areas of Artificial Intelligence

  • Entertainment and Media: Content generation/curation, personalized recommendations (Netflix).

  • Healthcare: Medical image analysis (detecting abnormalities), drug discovery (IBM Watson).

  • Finance: Algorithmic trading, personalized financial services (Capital One).

  • Manufacturing and Industries: Predictive maintenance for machinery, quality control (General Electric, Siemens).

  • Agriculture: Precision farming, crop disease detection (John Deere, PlantVillage).

  • Safety and Security: Surveillance systems, disaster prediction (Google, BriefCam).

  • Astronomy: AI for understanding the universe.

  • Gaming: AI for strategic games.

  • Data Security: AI for software bug detection, cyber-attack prevention (AEG bot, AI2 Platform).

  • Social Media: Organizing & managing massive data, analyzing trends & user needs (Facebook, Twitter).

  • Travel & Transport: Making travel arrangements, suggesting routes & hotels (AI-powered chatbots).

  • Automotive Industry: Virtual assistants (TeslaBot), self-driving cars.

  • E-commerce: Providing recommendations, discovering related products.

  • Education: Automating grading, virtual tutoring.

Advantages of AI

  • Reduced Human Error.
  • Zero Risks (deployment in hazardous conditions).
  • 24/7 Availability.
  • Digital Assistance/Daily Applications (virtual assistants).
  • Performance of Repetitive Jobs.
  • Public Utility (e.g., self-driving cars, facial recognition).
  • New Inventions.
  • High Accuracy, Less Errors.
  • High Speed, High Reliability.
  • Riskier Areas (e.g., defusing bombs).

Disadvantages of AI

  • High Costs.
  • Making Humans Lazy.
  • Job Displacement & Digital Divide.
  • Bias and Fairness (potential for discriminatory outcomes).
  • Privacy Issues.
  • Safety & Security (Autonomous Weapons, Cyber Attacks).
  • Can't Think Outside the Box.
  • Lack of Feelings and Emotions.
  • Lack of Original Creativity.

Lecture-03: History of AI

  • Maturation of AI (1943-1952):

    • 1943: McCulloch and Pitts proposed artificial neuron models.
    • 1949: Hebb's rule for modifying connection strength between neurons.
    • 1950: Turing's proposal for the Turing Test to evaluate machine intelligence.

  • Birth of AI (1952-1956):

    • 1955: Newell and Simon created Logic Theorist (proving math theorems).
    • 1956: "Artificial Intelligence" coined as a field at Dartmouth Conference.

  • Golden Years/Early Enthusiasm (1956-1974):

    • 1966: ELIZA, the first chatbot, developed.
    • 1972: WABOT-1, the first intelligent humanoid robot.

  • First AI Winter (1974-1980): Decreased funding for AI research.

  • AI Boom (1980-1987): Expert systems (e.g., XCON) gained popularity.

  • Second AI Winter (1987-1993): Decreased investment due to costs and less effective results.

  • Emergence of Intelligent Agents (1993-2011):

    • 1997: IBM Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov.
    • 2002: Roomba, the AI-powered vacuum cleaner.
    • 2006: AI entered into business.

  • Deep Learning, Big Data, and AI (2011-present):

    • Demonstrations of AI in complex tasks like question answering (IBM Watson), voice assistants, and more.

Lecture-04: Types of AI

  • Based on Scope of Capabilities and Cognitive Abilities:

    • Narrow AI (ANI): Limited to specific tasks (e.g., image recognition).
    • General AI (AGI): Aims to emulate human intelligence across tasks, but theoretical concept.
    • Superintelligent AI (ASI): Hypothetical AI surpassing human intelligence across areas.

  • Based on Functionality:

    • Reactive Machines: React to immediate situations without memory.
    • Limited Memory: Learn from past experiences & use historical data to make better decisions(Reinforcement Learning, LSTMs, E-GANs)
    • Theory of Mind: Understanding human thoughts and emotions and interacting accordingly.
    • Self-Aware: Hypothetical AI with consciousness and independent intelligence.

Lecture-05: AI Terminology & Agent Types

  • Sensors: Devices detecting environmental changes and providing inputs.

  • Actuators: Components converting energy into motion to enable action.

  • Effectors: Components directly interacting with the environment to execute actions.

  • Agent: Any entity perceiving its environment through sensors and acting upon it via actuators.

  • Intelligent Agents: Autonomous entities perceiving & interacting for specific goals through learning and adaptation.

  • Rational/Problem Solving Agent: Decisions maximizing expected performance, with a utility function evaluating outcomes & considering perception, decision-making, & learning aspects.

  • Agent Structure: Agent = Architecture + Agent Program

  • Agent Types: Simple Reflex Agents, Model-based Reflex Agents, Goal-based agents , Utility-based agents, Learning agents.

Unit-02: Searching (Lecture 06-13)

  • Search Algorithms: Methods for problem-solving by transforming initial states to goal states.

  • Search Algorithm Terminologies:

    • Search Space: Possible solutions.
    • Start State/Goal State: Initial/desired states.
    • Goal Test: Checks if a state is the goal.
    • Search Tree: Visual representation of possible states and paths.
    • Actions: Possible steps to take.
    • Transition Model: Describes how actions change states.
    • Path Cost: Cost of a path.
    • Optimal Solution: Solution with lowest cost.

  • Search Algorithm Properties:

    • Completeness: Guarantees finding a solution if one exists.
    • Optimality: Guarantees finding the best (lowest-cost) solution.
    • Time Complexity: Time taken by the algorithm.
    • Space Complexity: Memory used by the algorithm.

  • Types of Search Algorithms:

    • Uninformed (Blind) Search: Explore without prior knowledge.
    • Informed (Heuristic) Search: Uses knowledge to find solutions faster.

  • Key Search Algorithms: Breadth-First Search (BFS), Depth-First Search (DFS), Depth-Limited Search, Iterative Deepening Depth-First Search (IDDFS), Bidirectional Search, Uniform Cost Search.

  • Data Structures: Queue, Stack, Priority Queue.

  • Concepts like: Branching Factor, Depth, Heuristic Functions, Admissibility, Completeness, Efficient methods, Cost, and comparisons.

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