Different Types of AI

Artificial Intelligence is growing rapidly that some technology once viewed as AI may no longer be considered an AI. To differentiate AI by their ability, AI is divided into two types: Strong and Weak AI. According to IBM, Weak AI or Narrow AI is specific type of AI that focuses on performing some specific tasks, such as answering questions based on user input or playing chess. Autonomous vehicles, Siri and Face ID are examples of Weak AI. Actually, all AI that exists today are Weak AI because they are designed to operate within a limited range of functions and are unable to expand their capabilities on their own.

Strong AI, or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), is a theoretical form of AI that mimics human brain capabilities and is able to behave like a human, such as learning things from experience, planning future actions, and having a self-aware consciousness. UnlikeWeak AI, Strong AI can perform much more complex and broader tasks rather than one specific problem. This kind of AI has gained notoriety because it is often depicted in mainstream media as a super intelligent robot whose mission is to take over the world.

As striking as it sounds, conscious AI has yet to be realized. Expert opinions vary; according to a survey by Emerj, 45% of respondents think that AGI will happen before 2060, while 34% predicted a date after 2060. However, many experts also argue that computers will never become truly conscious.

From: https://medium.com/compfest/artificial-intelligence-is-everywhere-but-where-is-it-actually-a94f8771f387. Accessed on 05/22/2023