Introduction to AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that is
transforming the way we live, work, and interact with
technology. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is
powering innovative solutions that are revolutionizing industries
and shaping the future.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Definition Key Characteristics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the AI systems can perceive their
simulation of human intelligence environment, make decisions, and
processes by machines, such as take actions to achieve specific goals.
learning, reasoning, and self- They can process large amounts of
correction. It involves the creation of data, identify patterns, and learn
algorithms and systems that can from their experiences to improve
perform tasks typically requiring their performance over time.
human intelligence.
History and Evolution
1950s
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Early Beginnings
1980s
2
Expert Systems
2000s
3
Machine Learning
Today
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AI Boom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a rich history dating back to the 1950s, when the
field was first established. In the early years, AI focused on rule-based expert
systems. In the 1980s, advancements in machine learning algorithms
accelerated AI's capabilities. Today, we're in the midst of an AI revolution, with
breakthroughs in deep learning, computer vision, and natural language
processing transforming industries worldwide.
Applications of AI in everyday life
Smart Home Virtual Assistants Autonomous Vehicles
AI-powered home AI-powered virtual AI is enabling the
automation systems assistants like Siri, development of self-
can control lighting, Alexa, and Google driving cars that can
temperature, security, Assistant can help with navigate roads, avoid
and appliances to tasks like scheduling, accidents, and transport
create a more efficient information lookup, and passengers safely and
and convenient living even making purchases. efficiently.
environment.
Games to understand 3
Domains of AI
Explore the three core domains of Artificial Intelligence through
interactive games. These games provide hands-on experiences
that demonstrate how AI powers intelligent systems in our daily
lives.
Play strategy games to understand Machine Learning -
train an AI agent to make optimal decisions.
Navigate mazes to explore Computer Vision - teach an AI to
perceive and navigate its environment.
Converse with chatbots to experience Natural Language
Processing - interact with AI that can understand and
respond to human language.
3 Domains of AI
Machine Learning Computer Vision Natural Language
Processing
Machine learning is a Computer vision is an AI
subfield of AI that field that enables Natural Language
allows systems to learn computers and systems Processing (NLP) is an
and improve from to derive meaningful AI field that focuses on
experience without information from digital enabling computers to
being explicitly images and videos. It analyze, understand,
programmed. It enables allows for the and generate human
computers to identify identification and language. It allows
patterns in data and processing of objects, machines to
make predictions. faces, and scenes. communicate with
people in their own
What is Data Science & its
Applications
1 Definition of Data Science 2 Key Components
Data Science is the Data collection, data cleaning,
interdisciplinary field that data analysis, machine learning,
combines statistics, and data visualization are the
mathematics, and computer core components of the Data
science to extract insights and Science process.
knowledge from
Applications of data.
Data Science
3
Data Science is used in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and
finance to retail and transportation, to make data-driven decisions and
improve business outcomes.
What is Computer Vision & its
Applications
Understanding Automated Image Enhancing Human
Visual Data Analysis Capabilities
Computer vision is Computer vision has By automating
the field of AI that many real-world visual tasks,
enables machines to applications, such as computer vision
interpret and self-driving cars, augments human
understand digital facial recognition, capabilities, allowing
images and videos. medical diagnosis, us to process large
It allows computers and surveillance. It amounts of visual
to analyze visual can detect, identify, data more
information the way and classify objects efficiently. This has
humans do. with high accuracy. revolutionized
industries like
healthcare and
transportation.
What is NLP & its Applications
What is NLP? Applications of NLP
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is • Language Translation
a field of Artificial Intelligence that • Sentiment Analysis
focuses on the interaction between
• Chatbots and Virtual Assistants
computers and human language. It
• Automatic Text Summarization
enables machines to understand,
interpret, and generate human • Information Extraction
language. • Speech Recognition
Activity 1 & 2
Design a Smart Home
Incorporate AI technologies to enhance comfort,
1
efficiency, and convenience
Write to Future Self
2
Reflect on goals, progress, and lessons learned
Embrace Innovation
3 Stay curious and adaptable to
emerging AI advancements
In Activity 1, you will have the opportunity to design a smart home of the future,
incorporating cutting-edge AI technologies to optimize comfort, energy efficiency,
and convenience. For Activity 2, take some time to reflect on your journey and
write a letter to your future self, setting goals and sharing insights gained from
exploring the world of artificial intelligence.
