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Which of the following is an example of an augmented reality device?
Which of the following is an example of an augmented reality device?
What is one major benefit of cloud computing?
What is one major benefit of cloud computing?
What programming practice was emphasized to achieve clarity in software development during the 1980s?
What programming practice was emphasized to achieve clarity in software development during the 1980s?
Which operating system was adopted by IBM during the rise of personal computing in the 1980s?
Which operating system was adopted by IBM during the rise of personal computing in the 1980s?
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Which of the following applications can be found in augmented reality systems?
Which of the following applications can be found in augmented reality systems?
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Which of the following companies is still in existence today and made significant contributions to software during the 1980s?
Which of the following companies is still in existence today and made significant contributions to software during the 1980s?
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What trend is highlighted regarding product ownership in urban areas?
What trend is highlighted regarding product ownership in urban areas?
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What technological development emerged from CERN, impacting the World Wide Web?
What technological development emerged from CERN, impacting the World Wide Web?
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Which company has NOT been mentioned as a cloud computing provider?
Which company has NOT been mentioned as a cloud computing provider?
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In which decade did hyperlinks gain popularity as a means to connect web pages?
In which decade did hyperlinks gain popularity as a means to connect web pages?
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What cryptocurrency has experienced considerable volatility since its announcement?
What cryptocurrency has experienced considerable volatility since its announcement?
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Which event marked a significant achievement in artificial intelligence during the 1980s?
Which event marked a significant achievement in artificial intelligence during the 1980s?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of car sharing services?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of car sharing services?
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What advanced technology requires substantial computational resources and contributes to the growth of cloud computing?
What advanced technology requires substantial computational resources and contributes to the growth of cloud computing?
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What was a significant feature of the Windows operating system introduced in 1990?
What was a significant feature of the Windows operating system introduced in 1990?
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Which phenomenon describes the increased value of a product as more users adopt it?
Which phenomenon describes the increased value of a product as more users adopt it?
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Which of the following best describes 'blobs' in image processing?
Which of the following best describes 'blobs' in image processing?
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What is the primary purpose of extracting higher-level features from an image?
What is the primary purpose of extracting higher-level features from an image?
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Which step does NOT typically belong in a computer vision pipeline?
Which step does NOT typically belong in a computer vision pipeline?
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Which image feature is characterized by an edge that rapidly changes direction?
Which image feature is characterized by an edge that rapidly changes direction?
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What role does cloud computing play in advancing artificial intelligence?
What role does cloud computing play in advancing artificial intelligence?
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What is a common application of computer vision techniques in medical imaging?
What is a common application of computer vision techniques in medical imaging?
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Which of the following techniques is used to improve the suitability of an image for processing?
Which of the following techniques is used to improve the suitability of an image for processing?
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Why are techniques from various fields significant in the study of computer vision?
Why are techniques from various fields significant in the study of computer vision?
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What has significantly driven progress in deep learning and artificial intelligence in recent years?
What has significantly driven progress in deep learning and artificial intelligence in recent years?
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What are the two main fields that work together to produce advances in artificial intelligence?
What are the two main fields that work together to produce advances in artificial intelligence?
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What distinguishes weak or narrow artificial intelligence from Artificial General Intelligence?
What distinguishes weak or narrow artificial intelligence from Artificial General Intelligence?
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Why is the 1950s considered a significant period for computing technology?
Why is the 1950s considered a significant period for computing technology?
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What was the first commercial version of a computer introduced in the 1950s?
What was the first commercial version of a computer introduced in the 1950s?
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What is the main function of vacuum tubes in early computers?
What is the main function of vacuum tubes in early computers?
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What effect did recent technology advancements have on previously popular models of machine intelligence?
What effect did recent technology advancements have on previously popular models of machine intelligence?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between computing and artificial intelligence?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between computing and artificial intelligence?
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What defines the next state in a Markov model?
What defines the next state in a Markov model?
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Which component of natural language processing deals with the structure of sentences?
Which component of natural language processing deals with the structure of sentences?
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What challenge does speech-to-text technology primarily face?
What challenge does speech-to-text technology primarily face?
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What is the main purpose of text summaries in natural language processing?
What is the main purpose of text summaries in natural language processing?
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Which of the following best describes semantics in natural language processing?
Which of the following best describes semantics in natural language processing?
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What role does terminology extraction play in natural language processing?
What role does terminology extraction play in natural language processing?
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How has the shift towards statistical models influenced natural language processing?
How has the shift towards statistical models influenced natural language processing?
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What makes speech recognition a complex task in natural language processing?
What makes speech recognition a complex task in natural language processing?
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What distinguishes cloud computing from time sharing?
What distinguishes cloud computing from time sharing?
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What notable characteristic does cloud computing exhibit?
What notable characteristic does cloud computing exhibit?
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How does grid computing relate to the concept of an electric grid?
How does grid computing relate to the concept of an electric grid?
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What is a significant benefit of cloud technology specifically for artificial intelligence?
What is a significant benefit of cloud technology specifically for artificial intelligence?
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What differentiates cluster computing from grid computing?
What differentiates cluster computing from grid computing?
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In what way can cloud computing be perceived economically?
In what way can cloud computing be perceived economically?
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Which of the following statements about virtual computers is true?
Which of the following statements about virtual computers is true?
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Which application area is highlighted as significant for the use of artificial intelligence and cloud technology?
Which application area is highlighted as significant for the use of artificial intelligence and cloud technology?
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Flashcards
Network effect
Network effect
The idea that the value of a product or service increases as more people use it.
Modular programming
Modular programming
A software development approach that emphasizes breaking down large programs into smaller, reusable functions to improve clarity and maintainability.
MS-DOS
MS-DOS
A computer operating system developed by Microsoft in the 1980s, widely adopted by IBM.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
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World Wide Web (WWW)
World Wide Web (WWW)
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Java
Java
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Windows 3.0
Windows 3.0
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Machine Intelligence
Machine Intelligence
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Weak AI
Weak AI
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Strong AI or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Strong AI or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
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Deep Learning
Deep Learning
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Computing and AI Relationship
Computing and AI Relationship
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Computer Vision
Computer Vision
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Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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Democratic Computing
Democratic Computing
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Time Sharing
Time Sharing
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Virtual Computer
Virtual Computer
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Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing
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Grid Computing
Grid Computing
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Cluster Computing
Cluster Computing
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Cloud Benefits for AI
Cloud Benefits for AI
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Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management
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Augmented Reality (AR)
Augmented Reality (AR)
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Impact of AI on Cloud Computing
Impact of AI on Cloud Computing
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Firefox
Firefox
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin
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Cloud Computing Providers
Cloud Computing Providers
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Wearable Devices
Wearable Devices
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Sharing Economy
Sharing Economy
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Markov Model
Markov Model
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Syntax
Syntax
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Semantics
Semantics
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Speech Recognition
Speech Recognition
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Text Summaries
Text Summaries
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Terminology Extraction
Terminology Extraction
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Robustness in NLP
Robustness in NLP
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Shift Towards Statistical Models in NLP
Shift Towards Statistical Models in NLP
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Image Features
Image Features
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Object Recognition in Images
Object Recognition in Images
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Image Pre-processing
Image Pre-processing
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Computer Vision Pipeline
Computer Vision Pipeline
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Cloud Computing's Role in AI
Cloud Computing's Role in AI
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AI and Computer Science Synergy
AI and Computer Science Synergy
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Reduced Cost of Data and Computing
Reduced Cost of Data and Computing
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Study Notes
Unit 4: Modern Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Study Goals: This unit covers the relationship between computing and artificial intelligence. It explores advancements in computing since the 1950s, differentiates between narrow and general AI, and examines the potential of AI systems compared to computer vision and natural language processing.
4.1 Recent Developments in Hardware and Software
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1950s: Computing became an industry, driven by universities and government funding. Early computers relied heavily on vacuum tubes. The UNIVAC was an early commercial computer, and high-level programming languages (FORTRAN, COBOL, Lisp) emerged.
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1960s: There was an acceleration of change, focusing on integrated circuits rather than vacuum tubes. Transistors replaced vacuum tubes, leading to smaller, faster, more reliable, and cost-effective computers. Moore's Law was coined, although it is believed to be outdated today, and it describes the rate at which transistors increase in a computer chip. Key innovations were the IBM-360, PDP-8, and CDC-6600 (first supercomputer).
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1970s: The size of hardware decreased, and the ease of programming increased. Microsoft and Apple were established. Word processing and spreadsheet software became prevalent. Internet technologies including email and ARPANET emerged.
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1980s: The private sector became a key driver of advancements. Technologies such as MS-DOS, Adobe Photoshop, TCP/IP and the World Wide Web (WWW) were developed. Key figures in this development include Alan Turing, who published the seminal paper "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" which proposed machine intelligence.
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1990s: The internet became more popular with the rise of hyperlinks and the Windows operating system (Windows 3.0, 95, 98). Microsoft Office became a globally recognized standard. IBM's Deep Blue beat a chess champion, and the first smartphone was introduced by Nokia.
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2000s Onward: Hardware and software became more integrated. New products emerged like wearable devices and augmented reality (AR), along with new applications and services. Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, was announced. Firefox and Chrome browsers gained prominence. These developments combined business, entertainment, and technology.
4.2 Narrow Versus General Artificial Intelligence
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Narrow AI (ANI) / Weak AI: Current AI systems are examples. They excel at specific tasks like self-driving cars, natural language translation, sales forecasting or facial recognition, but lack the broader abilities of human intelligence.
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General AI (AGI) / Strong AI: The goal of AGI is to create systems with similar cognitive capabilities to humans, including problem-solving, learning, and adaptability. It is a much more complex and ambitious prospect. Current technology does not have the capabilities to design systems that provide this comprehensive form of intelligence. It may be years from now before this kind of general AI will become reality.
4.3 Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision
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NLP: NLP covers several steps. This includes: speech recognition, language understanding (meaning and interpretation from words and sentences), and language generation (creating written or spoken texts). The ultimate goal is to allow natural language communication with machines.
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Computer Vision: The field of computer vision aims to create computer systems that "see" and understand images or videos in a way that humans can, using various techniques to recognize objects, faces, and other visual elements in images. It is a subfield of artificial intelligence. Computer vision involves several steps, including image acquisition, signal processing, feature extraction, and pattern recognition. These techniques are used in various applications such as autonomous vehicles, medical image analysis, and security systems.
Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing enables sharing of hardware and software resources instead of individual ownership for faster and more economical AI development.
- Cloud computing is geographically distributed, virtualized, and parallel.
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Explore the evolution of computing and artificial intelligence in Unit 4. This section delves into the advancements in hardware and software from the 1950s to the 1960s, highlighting the shift from vacuum tubes to integrated circuits and the rise of early programming languages. Understand the distinctions between narrow and general AI.