Q&A on Artificial Intelligence
1. How would you define Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer science that develops machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, learning, reasoning, and understanding language or images.
2. AI has existed for nearly 70 years. Why is it experiencing an impressive growth right now?
AI is growing rapidly today due to the availability of massive datasets, powerful computing resources like GPUs and cloud systems, breakthroughs in algorithms such as deep learning, and strong industry demand supported by heavy investments and open-source tools.
3. Can you identify three domains or classes of problems where current AI models still face significant challenges?
Current AI still struggles with common sense reasoning and generalization, often failing outside its training scope. It also lacks transparency, making its decisions hard to explain, and suffers from issues of bias and fragility, which can lead to unfair or unreliable outcomes.
4. Can you name at least three application sectors where robots are widely used, and explain why they are employed in those sectors?
Robots are widely used in manufacturing for precision and efficiency in tasks like assembly and welding, in healthcare to assist with surgeries and rehabilitation where accuracy is critical, and in logistics and warehousing to speed up and automate the movement and management of goods.
5. Do you believe that the convergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and fully autonomous robotics is imminent and could potentially have a major impact on the world?
The convergence of AGI and fully autonomous robotics is not imminent, since current AI remains narrow and specialized, but if achieved in the future, it could transform society by greatly enhancing productivity and innovation while also raising serious concerns about safety and employment.