Module 1: Introduction to AI
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What is one interpretation of artificial intelligence according to the cognitive science approach?

  • Designing systems that can pass the Turing Test.
  • Creating machines that emulate human thought processes. (correct)
  • Focusing solely on the outcomes of machine actions.
  • Building systems that surpass human intelligence.

    • What does the Turing Test fundamentally assess?

  • The ethical implications of machine intelligence.
  • Whether a machine can imitate human-like responses convincingly. (correct)
  • The machine's ability to perform calculations faster than humans.
  • The volume of data a machine can process.

    • In the context of the Turing Test, what role does the interrogator play?

  • To evaluate the mechanical performance of the participants.
  • To program the machine with human-like responses.
  • To ensure that the communication is only in non-textual forms.
  • To identify which participant is the human and which is the machine. (correct)

    • What is emphasized in the study of logic and laws of thought?

    <p>The processes involved in reaching conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of a computer in the Turing Test?

    <p>To convince the interrogator that it is human.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects a limitation of artificial intelligence as per the discussed theories?

    <p>AI may not replicate human emotions accurately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the concept of an 'imitation game' vital to the Turing Test?

    <p>It illustrates the challenge of discerning between human and machine behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant characteristic of the cognitive science approach to AI?

    <p>Focus on the design of machines that emulate human reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Artificial Intelligence primarily concerned with?

    <p>Helping machines find solutions to complex problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fields is NOT directly linked to Artificial Intelligence?

    <p>Geology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes strong AI from weak AI?

    <p>Strong AI is self-aware and indistinguishable from humans, whereas weak AI cannot reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does combining knowledge from different fields provide in AI?

    <p>Enhances the quest for creating intelligent artificial beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a system with intelligence according to the definition of AI?

    <p>Behaving in the best possible manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of AI focuses on producing commercially viable systems?

    <p>Applied AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'Artificial Intelligence'?

    <p>John McCarthy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of current AI systems as mentioned in the content?

    <p>They lack the ability to understand natural language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes cognitive AI?

    <p>AI used to test theories about human cognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two primary ideas in the definition of AI?

    <p>Intelligence and artificial device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the perception of strong AI in the 1950s and 1960s?

    <p>There was excessive optimism regarding its potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best captures the essence of AI approaches?

    <p>Approaches can vary based on requirements set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical characteristic of AI systems according to the content?

    <p>They apply algorithms in a computer-friendly way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is common sense knowledge important for AI systems today?

    <p>It allows AI to operate in complex, open-ended worlds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one notable achievement of applied AI?

    <p>Successfully recognizing allowed individuals in security systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the current operation of AI systems?

    <p>They excel in well-defined domains with specialized knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed a Boolean circuit model of the brain in 1943?

    <p>McCulloch &amp; Pitts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in 1956 regarding artificial intelligence?

    <p>The term 'Artificial Intelligence' was adopted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was considered the first AI program, published in 1956?

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

    What technology did the SNARC use for its operation in 1951?

    <p>Vacuum tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mathematician is known for articulating a complete vision of AI in 1950?

    <p>Alan Turing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program developed by James Slagle in 1961 was notable for solving calculus problems?

    <p>SAINT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique capability did Turing suggest machines could have in his 1950 paper?

    <p>Changing their own instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Samuel develop programs for playing checkers?

    <p>1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of artificial intelligence as defined in the content?

    <p>To simulate human intelligence precisely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about intelligent agents is true?

    <p>Intelligent agents both perceive the environment and take actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What philosophical issues are raised by the creation of artificial beings?

    <p>Questions about the nature of the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the commercial development of interactive robot pets?

    <p>They represent a realization of 18th century novelty toys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has artificial intelligence contributed to the technology industry today?

    <p>By providing solutions to many complex problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the typical AI problems mentioned in the content?

    <p>Understanding natural languages accurately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the content imply is a limit of AI today?

    <p>AI struggles with complex human-like problem solving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first collection of articles about artificial intelligence?

    <p>Computers and Thought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program is known for interpreting mass spectra on organic chemical compounds?

    <p>Dendral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant AI project did Rod Brooks lead at MIT?

    <p>COG Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represented a major advancement in medical diagnosis in 1974?

    <p>MYCIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language was developed for logic-based programming?

    <p>Prolog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend was observed in the 1980s within AI research?

    <p>Lisp Machines development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which development occurred in the late 90s regarding web technology?

    <p>Web crawlers became essential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What field saw major advances in the 1990s, as noted in AI development?

    <p>Machine learning and data mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Module 1: Introduction to AI (What is Artificial Intelligence?)

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of science focused on enabling machines to solve complex problems in a human-like manner.
    • AI often borrows human intelligence characteristics and applies them as algorithms in computers.
    • The approach to AI can be flexible and efficient, influenced by the needed outcomes.
    • AI is linked to computer science and other fields, including mathematics, psychology, cognition, biology, and philosophy.
    • AI aims to design intelligent artificial beings, often combining knowledge from different fields.
    • A key concept is intelligence which, characterized by human activity, may not have a fixed standard.
    • There's also the creation of an artificial device which should function intelligently.

    Objectives

    • Students should be able to define artificial intelligence.
    • Students should be able to list faculties involved in intelligent behavior.
    • Students should be able to describe different approaches to AI.
    • Students should be able to understand AI systems.
    • Students should be able to explain the history of AI.

    Main Content: Definition of AI

    • AI is a branch of science dealing with enabling machines to find solutions to complex problems in a human-inspired manner.
    • Artificial devices should be capable of intelligent behavior.
    • One view: AI mimics human intelligence, attempting to understand the thought process for creating machines that mimic humans.
    • Another view (Turing Test): AI can exhibit intelligent behavior if it is indistinguishable from human intelligence, through interaction.
    • Reasoning and logical thinking are important aspects and considered as the method, and the properties these systems have.
    • A model should perform as a rational agent, focusing on action and performance, rather than the reasoning process.

    Typical AI Problems

    • Common Place tasks: recognizing people/objects, communicating (natural language), navigation.
    • Expert tasks: medical diagnosis, playing games (chess), solving mathematical problems.
    • Tasks can be categorized as simple (routinely handled by humans and some animals) or expert tasks (demanding high skill).

    Practical Impact of AI

    • AI components are used in numerous devices, improving operations and efficiency (like in copying machines).
    • AI is utilized for various everyday applications, including fraud detection, providing medical advice, text recognition, and complex planning.
    • AI systems offer personalized learning opportunities, tailoring instruction to individual needs.

    Approaches to AI

    • Strong AI: aims to create machines with human-level reasoning and problem-solving capabilities (self-aware and indistinguishable from humans).
    • Weak AI or applied AI: focuses on creating systems performing in a way that appears intelligent rather than matching human thought processes.
    • Cognitive AI: research into how humans think, assisting in development of AI systems.

    Limits of AI Today

    • Modern AI systems often have narrow or specific knowledge, excel in pre-defined domains, but may have challenges in broader, unplanned situations due to lacking general knowledge.
    • Difficulty in understanding unstructured or complex natural language situations.
    • Limited ability to exhibit general intelligence.

    Famous AI Systems

    • ALVINN: Autonomous vehicle using a neural network to learn driving.
    • Deep Blue: Chess program that defeated a world champion.
    • Machine Translation: systems aiming to translate languages.
    • Autonomous agents (like robots in space exploration): performing tasks with autonomy (making own decisions and acting).

    AI History

    • AI's roots lie in ancient Greek mythology and philosophies, reflecting the desire to create intelligent machines.
    • The foundations of formal reasoning were laid in the past.
    • Early computers contributed to establishing the basis of what was to come.
    • Important milestones and inventions that advanced the realm.

    Conclusion

    • AI is a field concerned with creating intelligent machines, involving studying their capabilities and design.
    • AI is a rapidly evolving technological discipline, solving difficult problems with a wide range of applications currently and in the future.

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