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Parminder Kaur, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Introduction and Overview

Unit 1: Introduction and Overview Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

1.1 Overview
1.1.1 History of AI
1.2 Meaning of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

1.2.1 What is Intelligence?
1.2.2 Some Short Definitions of AI
1.3 AI Problems and Task Domains
1.3.1 AI Problems
1.3.2 Task Domains

1.4 AI Technique
1.5 Criteria for Success
1.6 Summary

1.7 Keywords
1.8 Review Questions
1.9 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Get the introduction and overview of artificial intelligence
 Discuss the meaning of artificial intelligence
 Recognize the AI problems
 Discuss the task domains and AI technique
 Discuss the criteria for success

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the area of computer science focusing on creating machines that can
engage on behaviors that humans consider intelligent. The ability to create intelligent machines
has intrigued humans since ancient times, and today with the advent of the computer and
50 years of research into AI programming techniques, the dream of smart machines is becoming
a reality. Researchers are creating systems which can mimic human thought, understand speech,
beat the best human chess player, and countless other feats never before possible. Find out how
the military is applying AI logic to its hi-tech systems, and how in the near future Artificial
Intelligence may impact our lives. Look at The History of Artificial Intelligence.

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