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
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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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Good opponents act like humans
Game Design in AI
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Techniques
control theory,
robotics, computer graphics, and
computer science
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No longer a 30
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minute distraction
from reality
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Graphics
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?
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