In our daily lives, we use artificial intelligence every day in ways we may not even be aware of. AI is changing our lives day by day. A few centuries ago, books were written by hand, people travelled by horses, and there was not even a smartphone concept. Does it mean they were living difficult lives? No, it’s not like that; they had lived very healthy and interactive lives as compared to the new modern era of new technologies and innovations.Nowadays, there are so many AI tools that make people life easy. As every tech revolution brings some negative impacts, artificial intelligence has multiple pros and cons.
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) means transferring human intelligence to machines so that they think and perform different tasks like humans. AI systems are programmed to learn, solve problems, work faster than humans, perceive and solve difficulties like humans, or do better than humans. It combines computer science, data processing, and algorithms to enable machines to perform intelligently. It has been one of the best revolutions of technology but like all other technologies, it has both advantages and disadvantages. It would be helpful if we used it properly. But if it is programmed poorly or if one uses it for negative purposes, then it is harmful to others.
Revolution of AI:
AI has been evolving since the 19th century. The idea of creating AI machines has fascinated humans for centuries but it was not a formal discipline until the mid-20th century.
AI evolved through these ages:
1940s-1950s:
- Foundations laid by pioneers like Alan turning
- Focus on logic and computation
1956s:
- Formally born at the Darmouth Conference
1950s-1970s:
- It is the growth phase of AI Expert systems Optimism
1970s-1980s:
- Technical challenges of AI, leading to funding cuts
1980s-1990s:
- Early machine learning
2000s-2010s:
- explosion of deep learning Advanced algorithms applications such as: vision, NLP, and robotics
2020s+:
- During this time, AI achieves human-like intelligence and capabilities in various areas of life