Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals

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What is a potential consequence of over-reliance on AI systems?

Improved customer service

Job creation in manufacturing

Dehumanization in various sectors (correct)

Increased transparency in AI algorithms

What is a challenge in assigning liability when AI systems cause harm?

Complying with international laws

Implementing rigorous ethical guidelines

Unclear responsibility due to lack of accountability (correct)

Determining the ownership of AI-generated content

What is a potential social problem associated with the development of AI systems?

Reduced worker displacement

Improved job security

Increased unemployment rates (correct)

Job creation in administrative jobs

What is a necessary approach to limit the negative impact of AI systems?

Implementing clear legal frameworks Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in regulating AI systems?

Navigating international regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Artificial Intelligence as a branch of computer science?

To create systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between symbolic AI and machine learning?

Symbolic AI involves programming computers, while machine learning involves learning from data Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with AI systems in terms of personal data?

AI systems can intrude on individuals' privacy by collecting, storing, and analyzing vast amounts of personal data without consent Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge associated with AI systems in terms of fairness?

AI systems can perpetuate or even exacerbate biases present in their training data Signup and view all the answers

What is deep learning a subset of?

Machine learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding the overdependence on AI?

Loss of human skills in decision-making and problem-solving Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a rational agent in AI?

To maximize its expected performance measure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining balances in human-AI roles?

To preserve essential human skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an agent and its environment?

The agent and environment interact continuously Signup and view all the answers

What does PEAS stand for?

Performance measure, Environment, Actuators, Sensors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of utility-based agents?

They evaluate actions based on their utility or desirability Signup and view all the answers

How do learning agents interact with their environment?

By selecting actions to maximize cumulative rewards over time Signup and view all the answers

What do goal-based agents consider in their decision-making process?

The current state of the environment and their internal goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of adaptation in utility-based agents?

Dynamically adjusting their behavior based on changes in the environment Signup and view all the answers

What do learning agents learn through trial and error?

Optimal strategies through trial and error Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of relaxing the rules of a problem in heuristic development?

To derive an admissible heuristic from the exact solution cost of a relaxed version of the problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of planning in AI?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when formulating heuristics?

The optimal solution cost of the relaxed problem is always less than or equal to the optimal solution cost of the real problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of planning research in AI?

Finding a sequence of primitive actions to achieve a goal Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of planning in AI?

It is an essential component of various AI systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a dynamic environment?

The environment changes while the agent is deliberating. Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent maintains an internal model of the world to plan and reason about actions?

Model-based reflex agent Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal-based agent guided by?

Explicit goals or objectives Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent selects actions based solely on the current percept and predefined rules?

Simple reflex agent Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a sequential environment?

The current state depends on previous states and actions. Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent evaluates actions based on their expected utility or value?

Utility-based agent Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a static environment?

The environment remains static while the agent is deliberating. Signup and view all the answers

What type of agent improves its performance over time?

Learning agent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between simple reflex agents and model-based reflex agents?

Internal state representation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an agent in a dynamic environment?

To adapt to changes in the environment Signup and view all the answers

What does the performance measure specify in an intelligent agent?

The criteria for success Signup and view all the answers

In which type of environment is the next state completely determined by the current state and the agent's actions?

Deterministic environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sensors in an intelligent agent?

To perceive or gather information about the environment Signup and view all the answers

In an episodic environment, what is the consequence of the agent's actions?

The agent's actions only affect the immediate reward or outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a fully observable environment?

The agent's sensors provide complete information about the state of the environment Signup and view all the answers