Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human-like cognitive processes such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI systems are designed to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention.
There are two primary types of AI: Narrow AI and General AI. Narrow AI, also known as Weak AI, is designed for specific tasks, such as virtual personal assistants, recommendation systems, and autonomous vehicles.
In contrast, General AI, or Strong AI, refers to machines with human-like cognitive abilities capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can. AI techniques include machine learning, where algorithms learn from data to make predictions or decisions, natural language processing for understanding and generating human language, computer vision for interpreting visual information, and robotics for physical tasks. AI has broad applications across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, transportation, education, and entertainment, revolutionizing industries and shaping the future of technology and society.