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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a relatively recent tool developed by computer experts. What is it? Here are some definitions to get you started.
Intelligence
The word comes from Latin intelligencewhat ‘understand’ means.
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Learn
Learning is the complex acquisition and retention of facts, information and skills, together with the ability to recall them for future use. Learning involves analyzing data, recognizing patterns and making decisions.
Animals also exhibit intelligence. Examples of animal intelligence include tool use and cognitive skills such as understanding commands. Instinct, on the other hand, is a natural tendency toward certain behavior that is programmed by genes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI uses technologies that allow machines to perform complex learning tasks. AI systems can analyze data, recognize patterns, reason, solve problems and make decisions.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI)
GAI may create original content, such as text, images, audio, software code, and video, in response to user requests. GAI relies on algorithms trained on large data sets to produce new data.
Machine Learning (ML)
Machine learning is the ability of computers to learn from stored data and make decisions without being explicitly programmed by humans.
Neural networks
A neural computer network is modeled after the human brain, with its many neurons and synapses. It consists of connected units called ‘nodes’.
Signals are sent between nodes via algorithms that imitate aspects of human learning.
Algorithm
In mathematics and computer science, an algorithm is a finite set of mathematically rigorous instructions written as computer code. Algorithms are used to perform calculations and solve problems.
Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT)
ChatGPT analyzes data and uses patterns from previous outputs to generate human-like communications.
Dr. Jessica A. Rickert is a tribal citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975 and became the first female Native American dentist.
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