1 Intuition of artificial intelligence

This chapter covers

  • Definition of AI as we know it

  • Intuition of concepts that are applicable to AI

  • Problem types in computer science and AI, and their properties

  • Overview of the AI algorithms discussed in this book

  • Real-world uses for AI

What is artificial intelligence?

Intelligence is a mystery—a concept that has no agreed-upon definition. Philosophers, psychologists, scientists, and engineers all have different opinions about what it is and how it emerges. We see intelligence in nature around us, such as groups of living creatures working together, and we see intelligence in the way that humans think and behave. In general, things that are autonomous yet adaptive are considered to be intelligent. ...

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