Troy University IS 3310: XTIB Introduction to Information Systems and Data Analytics Artificial Intelligence Brittany Cook July 20, 2017 Abstract This research involves discovering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has progressed and how it could potentially replace mankind. The goal of this research is to provide examples of how Artificial Intelligence is incorporated into our daily lives and provides an easier way of living. Today, we live in a world where technology is constantly advancing and executing tasks that make human lives easier. This research will show the impact AI has on the mankind and answer the question of: Could AI eventually replace mankind? Movies progess to elon musk future computers having on …show more content…
The Internet, cell phones, and iPad and tablet devices are ways that artificial intelligence is apparent in our everyday lives. Artificial intelligence has also assisted humans with capabilities that are far beyond their power, such as space exploration, travelling unknown grounds in space, and creating machines that are a vital aspect of the United States Military. Artificial intelligence allows for an easier way to execute tasks, while still remaining efficient. Neural networks are a vast aspect of the topic of artificial intelligence. Artificial neural networks are composed of processing elements that process information and categorize them by subject and elements. Neural networks are used in a variety of aspects, even those as capital punishment cases and the legal system. Neural Networks (ANNs) can also be used to identify relationships between aspects that are not commonly understood. Recently, some concerns have been brought up about the topic of artificial intelligence replacing mankind. Though, I feel as if there is not a threat to humanity. Stephen Hawkins once quoted that “the development of full artificial intelligence could spark the end of the human race.” Many concerns of this nature have been around for several years, with no identifying evidence that artificial intelligence does in fact pose a threat to the human race. I believe some do not understand we control the extent to
Artificial Intelligence is the taking over of machines to do tasks that would normally require a human to do. The idea of artificial intelligence has been around for years, appearing in movies and television shows to show what the future might bring. Artificial intelligence is becoming closer to a reality and now society must question if it should have a role in society. Artificial intelligence has many flaws at the moment making it impractical for use until society can address the issues facing it like the loss of jobs and how to control the use of AI.
When someone brings up the term “artificial intelligence”, a variety of connotations tend to arise, connotations that often are unfair or unrepresentative of the true real-world applications of such a term. Due to the incidentally fear-mongering nature of the media, artificial intelligence can refer to something as basic as a robotic arm in a factory, as well as the implied extinction and/or enslavement of the human race as caused by robo-revolution. As of today, however, when applied in the world of modern technology, artificial intelligence is defined as any innovation that performs a task usually completed by humans. Of course, with this definition, artificial intelligence holds the potential for both societal harm and benefit, and its fate
Intelligent machines surpass human capabilities and steal our jobs. As technology is becoming more advanced, machines may outperform humans’ ability such as driving cars, understanding natural language, and buying parcels of real estate for people (Jerry 36). People have already experienced AI (Artificial Intelligence) in our society both directly and indirectly. Siri is a good example of AI; whenever people want to get directions, call other people, and find information, people ask Siri to get answers. Software can detect faces and recognize the faces of individuals as people take pictures with their phones when people post pictures on Facebook (Thomas 38). In addition, smart home devices are introduced into households these days; as a result, people can live more convenient lives because smart home devices recognize people’s behavior patterns, adjust to their preferences regarding temperature and luminosity, and help people to save money and energy by setting their desires. AI makes our life convenient, but it also leads people to be ignorant and incapable. If people keep relying on technology system, people cannot do anything by themselves when a computer is out of order (Bianca). AI is “imperfect”, so people should not believe answers from a computer all the
Neural networks emulate the human brain’s neurons, which is a mesh-like network of interconnected processing components. This allows the system to process numerous pieces of information at the same time, and can learn to understand patterns within the processes, which it can use to solve related problems on its own. Examples include;
The developing knowledge of artificial intelligence is becoming a fear for scientists around the world because of the power it now holds. Stephen Hawking exclaims how technology will one day surpass human knowledge, “I believe there is no deep difference between what can be achieved by a biological brain and what can be achieved by a computer. It therefore follows that computers can, in theory, emulate human intelligence, and exceed it (Mialet).” As artificial knowledge perpetually grows, it harnesses the power to potentially destroy the human race by means of lethal autonomous intelligence.
Society today is greatly influenced by technology and the impact it has had within the past 20 years. One of the largest breakthroughs, though, is Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). The technology associated with A.I. has greatly developed in the past years, and is only making devices smarter. When someone mentions technology, or even the technological breakthroughs the world has gone through recently, many people go straight to smartphones and computers. A.I. is often overlooked, or put into a general category of "technology". Yet, artificial intelligence is something that should we not be so quick to dismiss, and should be something that gets people talking and even excited for what the future holds.
Writers Vernor Vinge and Ray Kurzweil have written about a historical event that will occur with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, where we create a new form of intelligent life. This new AI will make us question our existence and what it means to be “human”, a point of no return for technological history. Kurzweil focused on AI development and the fusion between computers and humans, and while this may sound improbable, we have seen the impacts already: Google’s DeepMind, IBM’s Watson, changes in technology for transportation (self-driving cars, car share services/taxis), medicine (Google’s verily, deep learning algorithms for medical diagnosis), the financial sector (bitcoin/digital currency trading, ‘robot advisors’), consumer sales
Artificial intelligence has become a big controversy between scientists within the past few years. Will artificial intelligence improve our communities in ways we humans can’t, or will they just cause danger to us? I believe that artificial intelligence will only bring harm to our communities. There are multiple reasons why artificial intelligence will bring danger to humanity, some of them being: you can’t trust them, they will lead to more unemployment, and they will cause more obesity.
Tom Dietterich, president of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, said, “artificial intelligence in itself isn’t really dangerous. Rather the real threat stems from
In today’s world Homo sapiens, or humans, are the rulers of this world. We consider ourselves the smartest creature because of the discoveries and ideas that we have engraved into history. But what if one of our discoveries led us to our biggest downfall? Computers can retrieve pieces of information from anywhere in the world in nanoseconds. But could that fast twitch ability to the well of knowledge, also known as the internet, allow the computer to learn at unbelievable rates? Artificial intelligence forms a risk for humanity because they will become more powerful than anyone could imagine, A.I’s ability to access the internet and other computers and the problems with exploring a robot with a conscience.
Harari has deemed artificial intelligence to be the “rise of the useless class,” and has spoken about AI in both of his books, Sapiens and Homo Deus. He has addressed his views of humans not being dominate on Earth in 300 years, and even warned about the future uprising of AI. Furthermore, in our classroom discussion about autonomous cars, and even in some solo presentations, the topic of artificial intelligence was brought up and pondered. Since these discussions, it has been a curiosity of mine to do further research into how far artificial intelligence can go, and what it can do for society. Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more present in the new technologies and products to hit the market. From Siri on Apple devices, a personal assistant available at any time needed, to the new Amazon Alexa speakers that can be prompted by voice command. Technology is getting smarter; where will it go, and how will it end?
As many people know, technology is a big factor in everyone’s lives today. Technology is becoming a priority to individuals due to the fact that technology is the primary way humans communicate with each other today. In addition, individuals have recently been informed about how artificial intelligence will be taking over our modern lives and reshaping them in a way that could disrupt our world. When individuals gather information about artificial intelligence I usually only envision robots, but that is not always the case. The robots that will be used for artificial intelligence are computer
Artificial Intelligence is a topic within the public media that has existed for decades, but is now a concern due to the reality of human advancement and innovation in the field of science and technology. Many people believe that computers will become self-aware or sentient and view humanity as a disposable resource and gain supremacy. Reasoning that research on the technology should halt and not become more advance. Whereas others believe they will help catapult research and the economy forward, supporting the operations and innovations the technology offers. The complicated and divided solutions to the debate aren’t obvious, but there are more benefits to improving artificial intelligence than there is stopping it. Therefore, the negative effects people believe will occur can be resolved.
Most experts agree that Artificial Intelligence is on the increase in various fields. It has become one of the most controversial scientific issues of the twenty-first century. It raises the unemployment rate, workers will not find enough jobs for them and some of them may lose their work. As a result of technology, according to Wilson, Daugherty and Bianzino (2017), "The threat that automation will eliminate a broad swath of jobs across the world economy is now well established. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems become ever more
Artificial Neural Networks are computational models inspired by an animal's central nervous systems (brain) that has the ability of machine learning. Artificial neural networks are generally presented as systems of interconnected "neurons" which can compute values from inputs (from wikipedia).