General Article What is artificial intelligence – and what is it not?

Topic Selected: Artificial Intelligence Book Volume: 434

By Spencer Feingold

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform many aspects of day-to-day life.
  • There are, however, many misconceptions about AI and its potential uses.
  • ‘The exaggerations about AI’s potential largely stem from misunderstandings about what AI can actually do,’ said Kay Firth-Butterfield, the Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the World Economic Forum.

Broadly speaking, artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of study and type of technology charact...

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