AI - Computer Science Department

ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE

Rachelle Yando, Nina Kostyk, & Dave
Tokarowski


What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

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Textbook Definition:

"the study and
design of intelligent agents”


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Simpler Definition:

a branch of computer
science dealing with the simulation of
intelligent behavior in computers

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The capability of a machine to imitate
intelligent human behavior

History of AI


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1941: First electronic computer


(technology finally available )

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1956: Term Artificial Intelligence introduced

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1960s: Checkers
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playing program that was
able to play games with opponents

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1980s: Quality Control Systems

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2000: First
sophisticated walking robot

Understanding AI


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Can it act intelligently?


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Can it solve problems
by thinking?


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Can it have a mind?
mental states &
consciousness?

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Can it feel?


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Human Intelligence vs.
machine intelligence?


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Is the human brain
essentially a computer?



BIG

Philosophy:

“CAN MACHINES REALLY THINK?”


Three Major Domains of AI
Research

& Development

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Cognitive Science



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How the brain works


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Natural Interfaces



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GPS



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Microsoft SYNC


3
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Robotics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkTwUb5xU6w


Fields of AI


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Computer Science

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Math

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Psychology

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Cognition

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Concept Mining

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Automation


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Biology

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E
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mail Spam Filtering

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Data Mining

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Robotics

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Philosophy etc.


Real AI vs. Fantasy


Robots in
Manufacturing

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Precise


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Less prone to error


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Faster


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Don’t get bored


Robots that are like
humans

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Why?

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Companionship?

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Beauty of life

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Randomly

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Unexpected

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Feelings are genuine

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Emerged naturally

AI costs $$$

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There has to be financial motivation


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Gaming
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$$$


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Good opponents act like humans

Game Design in AI



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Techniques
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control theory,
robotics, computer graphics, and
computer science


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No longer a 30
-
minute distraction
from reality


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Graphics
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AI Design

X BOX 360


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What is it?


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Price


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Brilliant Engineers



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Non
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Play Characters (NPCs) can behave in realistic ways

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Efficient use of Teamwork

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The ability to hunt

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Survival Instincts





“Gears of War”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoPC_ibBJiQ

Robots take over the world?

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Step 1: Manufacturing


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Robots have already begun to replace factory
workers


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Step 2: Service jobs


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Robots at McDonalds?


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Step 3: ???


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Robots take over the world?

What Do You Think???




Questions?