he term was coined by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1956, it

has become a commonplace term, often portrayed in movies by robots

that act like humans in various contexts from robots overthrowing
their human masters to societies where robots and humans live side by
side. Fiction aside, artificial intelligence is no longer limited to movie
screens; it is part of peoples daily lives. Artificial intelligence already
allows machines to complete various "human" tasks, from driving
automobiles and reacting to their environment, to providing virtual
assistance, to playing games. Robots are already used widely in
numerous industries, and are projected to spread throughout
the consumer market in the next few years

WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE? CONTENTS AI is not a new field; much of its theoretical and
technological underpinning was developed over the past 70 years by computer scientists such as
Alan Turing, Marvin Minsky and John McCarthy. Today, the term refers to multiple technologies that
can be combined in different ways to:

: Sense Computer vision and audio processing, for example, are able to actively perceive the world
around them by acquiring and processing images, sounds and speech. The use of facial recognition at
border control kiosks is one practical example of how it can improve productivity.

Comprehend -Natural language processing and inference engines can enable AI systems to analyze
and understand the information collected. This technology is used to power the language translation
feature of search engine results.

Act -An AI system can take action through technologies such as expert systems and inference
engines, or undertake actions in the physical world. Auto-pilot features and assistedbraking
capabilities in cars are examples of this.

Two key factors are enabling AI growth:

1. Unlimited access to computing power.

2. Growth in big data.

As Barry Smyth, professor of computer science at University College Dublin, told us: Data is to AI
what food is to humans. So in a more digital world, the exponential growth of data is constantly
feeding AI improvements

THREE CHANNELS OF AI-LED GROWTH

With AI as the new factor of production, it can drive growth in at least three important ways. First, it
can create a new virtual workforcewhat we call intelligent automation. Second, AI can
complement and enhance the skills and ability of existing workforces and physical capital. Third, like
other previous technologies, AI can drive innovations in the economy. Over time, this becomes a
catalyst for broad structural transformation as economies using AI not only do things differently, they
will also do different things.

Stats:BORING

In the 2017 Economist Intelligence Unit report, Artificial Intelligence in the Real World,
75% of more than 200 business executives surveyed said AI will be actively implemented
in their companies within the next three years.

And while many are wary of its potential to reduce human employment, 27% say
introducing artificial intelligence to business will improve decision making; 26% believe it
will improve customer service; 29% say it will improve operating efficiency; and 17% said
it will increase sales revenue.

Overall, 79% of the 200 executives surveyed around the globe believe artificial
Intelligence will make their job easier and more efficient.

STATS: FUN

Artificial Intelligence has received a lot of focus and attention in the last couple
of years. There has been a boom in the innovations that have artificial intelligence
at its base. Obviously, the internet has played a crucial role in the development of
artificial intelligence enabled services.

Machine learning essentially an artificial intelligence technique, has been stirring

new developments by creating new algorithms which mimic or support human
behaviour or decision-making capabilities, which are already in use, like Apples
Siri.

It is interesting to comprehend the capabilities of machines. Very soon machines

will have the capability to perform advanced cognitive functions, processing
language, human emotions, the machines will be proficient in learning, planning
or performing a task as intelligent systems. There is also a definite possibility
that the tasks performed will be or can be more accurate than humans,
thus artificial intelligence can boost productivity and accuracy, and impact the
economic growth. Imagine the impact it can have on medical procedures, the
continued support it could lend to the disabled, increasing their life expectancy.
Artificial intelligence is a technology that can improve the world for the better,
however, it also comes along with some challenges such as machine
accountability, security, displacement of human workers etc,

But right now before the possible alarming impact of artificial intelligence, we
could in the today, the now, enjoy learning about some interesting facts.

Let us read along to understand how Artificial intelligence is impacting our world.

1. It is interesting to note that research on artificial intelligence is not only a

few years ago, the inception of AI goes back to 1950s. Alan Turning is
coined as the father of AI, back in the day he invested a test based on
natural language conversion with a machine.

2. Did you know that a lot of video games that engage humans over the time
are based on a technique of artificial intelligence and is called Expert
System. This technique is knowledge based and can imitate areas of
intelligent behaviour, with a goal to mimic the human ability of senses,
perception and reasoning.

3. Autonomous vehicles is no longer a thing of the far future. The knight rider
might actually become a reality in as close as the next 2-3years or less.
These cars are based on the artificial intelligence to recognise the driving
conditions and adapt the behaviour. These cars are in the test phase,
already developed and almost ready to hit the road.

4. There is a race that is warming up between social media corporations over

perfecting the use of artificial intelligence to enhance customer
experience. Facebook and Twitter are two companies essentially applying
AI to match relevant content to the people. Leading this race is Google,
coming across as one of the most preferred and reliable search engines.

5. IBM has created a supercomputer based on AI, called Watson. One of the
major challenges of creating Watson was the programming which needed to
be done so that it could understand questions in most of the common
languages and the ability to attend to those questions in real time. The
development is such that currently Watson is not only applied in various
industries but was recently successful in teaching people how to cook.

6. Sony created a robotic dog called Aibo, one of its first toys that could be
bought and played with. It could express emotions and could also
recognise its owner. This was the first of its kind, however, today you will
find more expensive and evolved versions of the same.

7. At the rate at which Artificial Intelligence is being adopted in various areas

of our lives, it is predicted that it will replace 16% of our jobs over the next
decade.

8. It is a fact that with increased intelligence and ability to perform tasks

with accuracy, over the next few years it is predicted that close to three
million workers will be reporting to or will be supervised by Robot-bosses.
 9. With Machine learning and language recognition, it is no surprise that 85%
of telephonic customer service jobs will be performed by computers and
will not need human interaction.

10. By the dawn of 2020, it will be possible for all customer digital assistant to
recognise people by face and voice.

Organisations and private sectors have recognised the opportunity that AI

investments can have on the future of their businesses. Hence have set up major
investments in the development of the same.

Finally, one must remember the anticipated impact of AI is on calculated

assumptions and predictions.
However, one thing is clear, that AI in the future will impact the internet, its
citizens and economies.

PROS AND CONS MORE SUITED FOR U AT SCHOOL LEVEL:

CHOOSE THOSE U UNDERSTAND 5 PROS AND 5 CONS SHOULD BE ENUFF

JUN 05, 2017

Technology is an essential part of human progress. Whether it be sticks, stones or

smart phones, tech has allowed us to excel in our environments. With tech becoming
more ubiquitous and classrooms being digitized, the pros and cons of artificial
intelligence have been the focus of many heated debates between education and
tech experts.

After all, computers are getting smarter, and artificial intelligence is more science-fact
than science-fiction. Educators could soon find themselves at the head of a digital
classroom with AI at its heart. What could possibly go wrong?

Source: https://blogs.technet.com/b/nzedu/archive/2013/01/07/collaboration-and-the-
role-of-technology-in-the-21st-century-classroom.aspx

Pros and Cons of Artificial

Intelligence: 15 Reasons Why it
Works
1. Personalized Learning: Much attention is usually given to what
students learn, with a historical tendency to focus on curriculum.
However, how a student learns is just as important. Advances in AI are
giving teachers a better understanding of how their students learn and
allowing them to customize the curriculum accordingly.

2. ITS (Intelligent Tutoring Systems): ITS arent some far-off vison of

the futurethey already exist in a practical capacity. While far from the
norm, they are capable of functioning without a teacher having to be
present and can effectively challenge and support the learner using
different algorithms.

3. Adaptive Group Formation: By analyzing learner information, AI can

generate groups particularly suited to a certain task, or groups that
balance one learners weaknesses with another learners strengths.

4. Facilitation by Example: Models of effective collaboration can be

used to support learners and help them identify effective problem solving
strategies

5. Intelligent Moderation: Intelligent Moderation allows human tutors,

moderators and teachers to analyze the data produced by large groups
with the assistance of AI techniques like machine learning. In turn,
educators can be more efficient in the classroom.

6. Virtual Reality Learning: Taking a page from aviation education, VR-

assisted learning allows for educational support in authentic environments
and extends the boundaries of the classroom. Realistic immersion in
virtual environments can provide learners with a richer understanding of
the material. This will also act as a stepping stone to real-world
experiences, with fully integrated AIs, humans will employ machines for
space and ocean exploration, fraud detection, knowledge management,
job training and precision surgeries.

7. Essay Grading Software: Software that can instantly grade student

essays is a significant benefit. Every graded essay adds to a central
database to which future essays are compared.
8. Real-time Problem Solving Assessment: This reduces the load on
teachers by providing simultaneous instruction in a classroom setting.

Source: https://medium.com/ai-revolution/when-will-the-first-machine-become-
superintelligent-ae5a6f128503#.g8ydf092h
9. Improving Course Quality: AI can analyze patterns in which a large
number of students submit wrong answers to the same questions. By
alerting the educator to these patterns, AI can help make teachers more
effective.

10. Dynamic Scheduling and Predictive Analysis By using predictive

computing, AI can learn students habits and propose the most efficient
study schedule for them. This is a benefit for the customer service agent,
medical intern, or anyone who does a repetitive or labrious tasks; a
machine wont get bored, tired or need a break and should the machine
encounter a problem or question out of its programming a human will be
contacted to step in.

11. Custom Textbooks: Educators will be able to import a syllabus and

AI will generate a textbook filled with the core content (CTI). This makes
for an incredible amount of customization, not only from class to class or
grade to grade, but within the school year itself.

12. Virtual Humans: While seemingly something out of science fiction,

virtual humans are already a reality. Intelligent interfaces like the twins
at the Boston Museum of Science, for example, provide a much-needed
social dynamic to artificial intelligence. Virtual humans like avatars, digital
assistants or Chatbots are cost efficient and can work 24 hours, seven
days a week in those repetitive and time-consuming tasks no human
enjoys doing.

13. Intelligent Game Based Learning

Environments: Using gamification to motivate learners can help improve
retention while making the learning experience fun.

14. Machine Translation: While todays translation apps are not as

accurate as human translation, machine translation can be faster and
more efficient. Machine translation has the potential to bridge
the language gap for many second language students.

15. Empowering the Disabled (Differently-Abled): AI programs that

augment the educational experience for the disabled are already in
development by companies like Facebook. These advancements can grant
learners with special needs a greater sense of autonomy.

As groundbreaking as AI in the classroom can be, it is not without a few

drawbacks.

Pros and Cons of Artificial

Intelligence: 6 Reasons to be
Skeptical
1. Cost: When combining the cost of installation, maintenance and repair,
its clear that AI is expensive. Only the most well-funded schools will find
themselves in a position to benefit from AI.

2. Addiction: As we rely on machines to make everyday tasks more

efficient, we risk technology addiction.

3. Lack of Personal Connections: While smart machines improve the

education experience, they should not be considered a substitute for
personal interaction. Relying too much on these machines to grade or
tutor may lead to educational oversights that hurt learners more than
help.

4. Unemployment: Making teaching more efficient could create less of a

demand for educators. With the advent of MOOCs,class size is no longer
as much of a determining factor in quality education, and even at the K-12
level, the implementation of AI may mean a decrease in teaching aids and
assistants.
5. Efficient Decision Making: Computers are getting smarter everyday.
They are demonstrating not only an ability to learn, but to teach other
computers. However, it is debatable whether they can implement
intuition-based decision making in new situations, which often arises in
the classroom.

6. Loss of information: When the inevitable occurs and an AI needs

repairs, how much information will be lost?

Conclusion points:

CLEARING THE PATH TO AN AI FUTURE Entrepreneur Elon Musk has warned that artificial intelligence
could become humanitys biggest existential threat. The more optimistic view of futurist Ray
Kurzweil is that AI can help us to make major strides in addressing the [worlds] grand challenges.
The truth is, it all depends on how we manage the transition to an era of AI. To fulfil the promise of
AI as a new factor of production that can reignite economic growth, relevant stakeholders must be
thoroughly preparedintellectually, technologically, politically, ethically, sociallyto address the
challenges that arise as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated in our lives. The starting point
is understanding the complexity of the issues.