Word of the Day: AI (artificial intelligence)

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | December 21, 2018 AI (artificial intelligence) 2018 WORD OF THE YEAR Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions) and self-correction. Particular applications of AI include expert systems, speech recognition and machine vision. AI can be categorized as either weak or strong. Weak AI, also known as narrow AI, is an AI system that is designed and trained for a particular task. Virtual personal assistants, such as Apple's Siri, are a form of weak AI. Strong AI, also known as artificial general intelligence, is an AI system with generalized human cognitive abilities. When presented with an unfamiliar task, a strong AI system is able to find a solution without human intervention. Because hardware, software and staffing costs for AI can be expensive, many vendors are including AI components in their standard offerings, as well as access to Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) platforms. AI as a Service allows individuals and companies to experiment with AI for various business purposes and sample multiple platforms before making a commitment. Popular AI cloud offerings include Amazon Machine Learning, IBM Watson, Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google Cloud Machine Learning. While AI tools present a range of new functionality for businesses, the use of artificial intelligence raises ethical questions. This is because deep learning algorithms, which underpin many of the most advanced AI tools, are only as smart as the data they are given in training. Because a human selects what data should be used for training an AI program, the potential for human bias is inherent and must be monitored closely. Some industry experts believe that the term artificial intelligence is too closely linked to popular culture, causing the general public to have unrealistic fears about artificial intelligence and improbable expectations about how it will change the workplace and life in general. Researchers and marketers hope the label augmented intelligence, which has a more neutral connotation, will help people understand that AI will simply improve products and services, not replace the humans that use them. Quote of the Day "AI continued to show its strength in 2018, and certainly shows no signs of slowing as we make our way to 2019." - Ronald Schmelzer Trending Terms machine vision deep learning IBM Watson AI as a Service artificial general intelligence machine learning Learning Center 5 trends in AI that shaped 2018 2018 will be remembered as the year self-driving cars finally broke through and hit the roads. That was just one of the most important trends in AI this past year. AI for IT operations means smarter, safer deployments The growth of machine learning and other forms of AI for IT operations means security tools that recognize new threats, precisely adjustable cloud deployments that meet but don't exceed resource demands and more. 2019 trends in content management: Personalization, AI Trends in content management software to watch for in 2019 include AI and machine learning; personalization; open services; big data; and the battle over enterprise market share among Box, Microsoft, IBM, OpenText and Dropbox. The future of AI technology: 2019 and beyond The future of AI technology looks bright in 2019, as AI-powered tools are expected to become cheaper and easier to use, and the start of a push toward some form of regulation of AI appears likely. Salesforce CX, AI, integration tools are 2019 trends to watch Salesforce CX will likely be a focus for the CRM giant in the coming year, as will new customer data integration potential following the MuleSoft acquisition and AI tools to come. Read what experts and researchers said about what to expect from Salesforce. Quiz Yourself Although some parts of the consumer industry are adept at using artificial intelligence apps practically and profitably, most businesses are slow to ________ and implement AI. A. except B. accept Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.