Artificial Intelligence: The Future's Triple Threat
As the sun rises over the horizon, the future wakes up to a world energized by Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is a branch of computer science that allows machines to mimic human intelligence, learn from experiences, and perform tasks that would traditionally require human intellect.
In this world, the Narrow AI, also known as 'Weak AI', buzzes with a focused purpose. This form of AI is programmed to perform a specific task, like playing chess or recommending a song. The most famous Narrow AI might be IBM's chess-playing supercomputer, Deep Blue. It may conquer humans at chess, but ask it to scramble an egg, and it would be at a loss.
Meanwhile, General AI hums with a broader understanding. It is hypothetical AI that could understand, learn, and implement knowledge across a variety of tasks. Imagine AI with the capability of a human brain, able to understand languages, solve puzzles, interpret emotions, and more, all without being specifically trained for each task.
And then there's Superintelligent AI, which could outsmart humanity itself. This AI isn't just about performing tasks or understanding concepts; it's about surpassing human intelligence, making decisions, and even creating other AI. It's like having Einstein, Tesla, and Mozart all rolled into one, but smarter.
Just as we humans learn and grow, AI is also evolving. The future may seem like science fiction now, but with the triumvirate of Narrow, General, and Superintelligent AI, it's more science than fiction.
Question 1
Which form of AI can outperform humans in their own creative inventiveness and potentially build other AI?
Narrow AI
General AI
Superintelligent AI
None of these
Question 2
Which form of AI is hypothetical and could understand, learn, and implement knowledge across a variety of tasks?
Superintelligent AI
Narrow AI
General AI
Human AI
Broad AI
Question 3
Which form of AI could outsmart humanity itself?
Narrow AI
Human AI
General AI
Superintelligent AI
Broad AI
Question 4
Which form of AI is associated with IBM's chess-playing supercomputer, Deep Blue?
Superintelligent AI
Human AI
General AI
Narrow AI
Broad AI
Question 5
What is the characteristic that distinguishes Narrow AI from other forms of AI?
It can perform a variety of tasks
It can outperform human intelligence
It is programmed to perform a specific task
It can create other AI
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