AI and machine learning applications
I can justify the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve a problem.
AI and machine learning applications
I can justify the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to solve a problem.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Machines can be called artificially intelligent if they can "learn" from, and adapt to, new data.
- AI systems are data-driven and make predictions based on patterns in large amounts of existing data.
- AI systems can "learn" by adapting the way they find patterns.
- Data-driven systems are different from rule-based systems, which make decisions based on fixed rules provided by humans.
- Data-driven systems are useful for solving complex problems where rules are too difficult or time-consuming to write.
Keywords
Intelligent - the ability to "learn" and adapt to new situations
Rule-based - decisions follow fixed, predefined rules
Data-driven - decisions or predictions are based on patterns found in large amounts of data
Common misconception
All artificial intelligence systems use machine learning.
No, some AI systems, such as rule-based expert systems or symbolic AI, use predefined logic and heuristics rather than learning from data.
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