Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

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What are the disciplines required to achieve the factors of Artificial Intelligence?

Mathematics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Neurons Study, and Statistics

What is the primary factor that contributes to the high accuracy of AI systems?

Decisions based on pre-experience or information

How can AI machines be useful in risky areas?

By performing tasks that are risky for humans, such as defusing a bomb or exploring the ocean floor

What is an example of AI being used as a public utility?

Self-driving cars and facial recognition for security purposes Signup and view all the answers

How do AI systems differ from humans in terms of reliability?

AI systems can perform the same action multiple times with high accuracy, whereas humans may make mistakes Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of AI being used as a digital assistant?

E-commerce websites using AI to show products based on customer requirements Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first chatbot created by Joseph Weizenbaum in 1966?

ELIZA Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first intelligent humanoid robot built in Japan in 1972?

WABOT-1 Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the first AI winter, and what was its impact on AI research?

1974-1980; lack of funding from government for AI research Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant development in AI in 1980 that marked the end of the first AI winter?

The emergence of Expert Systems Signup and view all the answers

What was the notable achievement of IBM Deep Blue in 1997?

Beating the world chess champion, Gary Kasparov Signup and view all the answers

What was the first AI-powered consumer product for the home, introduced in 2002?

Roomba, a vacuum cleaner Signup and view all the answers

What groundbreaking concept did Warren McCulloch and Walter Pitts propose in 1943, which is now recognized as the foundation of Artificial Intelligence?

A model of artificial neurons Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the updating rule proposed by Donald Hebb in 1949, which modifies the connection strength between neurons?

Hebbian learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test proposed by Alan Turing in 1950, which assesses a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to human intelligence?

Turing test Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first artificial intelligence program created by Allen Newell and Herbert A. Simon in 1955, which proved 38 of 52 Mathematics theorems?

Logic Theorist Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'Artificial Intelligence' in 1956, and in what context?

John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Conference Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of researchers during the period of 1956-1974, often referred to as the 'golden years' of AI?

Developing algorithms to solve mathematical problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental essence of Artificial Intelligence, and how does it enable machines to work like humans?

AI is a man-made thinking power that enables machines to think, behave, and make decisions like humans, by imparting human-based skills such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. Signup and view all the answers

How does Artificial Intelligence differ from traditional programming, and what are the benefits of this approach?

AI allows machines to work with their own intelligence, without needing to be preprogrammed for every task, making it more flexible and efficient. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Artificial Intelligence in solving real-world problems, and provide some examples of its applications?

AI can help solve real-world problems with accuracy and ease, such as health issues, marketing, traffic issues, and more, by creating software and devices that can think and act like humans. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in creating personal virtual assistants, and provide some examples of these assistants?

AI enables the creation of personal virtual assistants, such as Cortana, Google Assistant, and Siri, that can think and act like humans, making our lives easier and more convenient. Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of Artificial Intelligence relate to the idea of Mechanical men in Greek mythology, and what does this reveal about the origins of AI?

The idea of Mechanical men in Greek mythology shows that the concept of AI is not new, and that humans have been fascinated with the idea of creating intelligent machines for centuries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Artificial Intelligence, and how does it achieve this goal?

The primary goal of AI is to create machines that can think and behave like humans, and it achieves this goal by imparting human-based skills such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving to machines. Signup and view all the answers

What does IBM's Watson's win in Jeopardy in 2011 demonstrate?

That it can understand natural language and solve tricky questions quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Google feature launched in 2012 that provides information to users as predictions?

Google Now Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the chatbot that won the Turing test in 2014?

Eugene Goostman Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the IBM project that debated on complex topics with human debaters in 2018?

Project Debater Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary categorization of Artificial Intelligence?

Based on capabilities and functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Google AI program that demonstrated virtual assistant capabilities, such as booking a hairdresser appointment, in 2018?

Duplex Signup and view all the answers