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Are you worried that robots will take
over the world? You’re not alone.
A world where robots are self-aware
and can think for themselves is a
favorite theme of filmmakers, writers
and sci-fi fans. Characters like See-
Threepio from Star Wars, Optimus
Prime of Transformers and Skynet
from the Terminator have been
present on the big screen for decades.
Always set far in the future, intelligent
technology is finally be here.
Yet, many questions remain. What is
the future of AI? Will robots be our
friends and help us with missions
in galaxies far away (or just at the
office)? Or, are we likely to face a
war against humanity? Are robots our
friends or foes? Well, it depends on
how you look at it…
History of AI
AI officially arrived on the scene in the
early 20th century when Leonardo
intelligence to complete a task. This
is clearly a fairly broad definition
which often leads to confusion over
whether something can truly be
classed as AI technology. However, it
wasn’t until the advances in machine
learning were realized, that we had
a breakthrough and the acceleration
of AI powered products was made
possible.
What is machine learning?
AI technology often depends on
machine learning as this allows them
to learn from their experiences and
adapt their reactions accordingly.
Machine learning can be defined as
the science of teaching robots to
learn and behave like humans. This
process relies on a consistent input
of data and information, which allows
the robots to form observations and
learn the appropriate reactions or
responses to given situations.
AI & Automation: benefits for business & industry
Stacey McIntosh, Sage
Torres y Quevedo built the first
chess playing automat. Ever since,
developers have been fixated on
creating a machine that can reason
and think for itself.
AI timeline
We’re entering a new industrial age,
also known as Industry 4.0, where
automation and AI technology can
increase our productivity, analytical
capabilities and much more.
Harnessed correctly, this technology
could allow employees to lead better
lives and have more meaningful
careers by reducing the amount of
time spent on monotonous tasks while
also cutting costs for businesses.
What is AI?
What is artificial intelligence? Founding
fathers Minsky and McCarthy defined
AI technology as a device that could
use independent reasoning and
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