Answer Key
AI and You - 8
Chapter 8: Possibilities
AI Brainstorming! (Pg. 173)
Divide the class into groups of 4-6. Ask each group to hold discussion on current AI trends in various
industries. The students need to find out:
YY AI-enabled innovative technology being used in the vertical
YY The big establishments and start-ups investing in that sector
YY The skill set that these companies look for in candidates
Hints:
(Note: Answers may vary from student to student as these are open-ended questions. It is suggested that
you write you answer, and then discuss your opinion with your teacher.)
Name of the organisation AI-enabled services and products
The company specialises in developing AI-based chatbots for
1. Haptik
enterprises, service companies, and consumers.
The company’s flagship product is called Cerebra. Through AI, Cerebra
2. Flutura provides diagnostics and prognostics to unlock new business value for
energy and engineering customers across the world.
The company delivers scalable and cost-effective security for
3. Uncanny Vision
next-generation smart industries and safe cities.
The company’s main product is an AI-based shopping assistant and
4. Niki.ai
chatbot, named Niki.
List the soft skills and technical skills that these companies look for in candidates.
Hints:
(This answer may vary.)
Required Soft Skills Required Technical Skills
Critical thinking In-depth knowledge of Statistical Software Suite (SAS) and
R programming language for Data Analytics
Creativity Python coding
Curiosity Hadoop platform
Handling pressure Experience of working on cloud tools, such as Amazon’s S3
Cooperation and Collaboration Ability to understand unstructured data
Now, imagine the scenario after ten years and discuss about the changes that this industry may
witness due to technological advancements. Write your thoughts in the space given below. You can
also write about the likely change in future job roles and the skill sets that will be required to work in
this industry.
Hints:
(This answer may vary.)
A lot of technological innovations may be witnessed in the next ten years. Some of these innovations
include development of driverless vehicles, Quantum computing, 3D printed food, Robotic retail, virtual
workspaces influenced by mixed reality (AR and VR), clean energy revolution powered by digital twins,
and much more.
In ten years, we might have AI and IoT in our homes, businesses, and public spaces, tracking,
anticipating, and adjusting to our habits more effectively than ever before.
There will be changes in future jobs and some more skill sets would be required to work in the industry.
Some of the skills are follows:
YY Cognitive flexibility YY Emotional and social intelligence
YY Digital literacy and computational thinking YY Creative and innovative mindset
YY Judgement and decision-making
Ice-Breaker Activity 1 (Pg. 174)
Imagine that you are leading an organisation, which is using AI to transform its products and customer
services. Now, design a job advertisement, highlighting the skills required ten years from now.
(Note: To be done by the students)
Ice-Breaker Activity 2 (Pg. 95)
Write the names of any three Indian companies/start-ups that are working on providing AI solutions.
Hints:
(This answer may vary.)
The three Indian companies that are working on providing AI solutions are:
1. Botosynthesis
2. Day One Technologies
3. Wow Labz
Ice-Breaker Activity 3 (Pg. 95)
Research about the companies given below and write how artificial intelligence is being applied here.
Nauto: AI-powered fleet management software that anticipates driver behaviour, reduces collisions, and
saves money and lives on the road.
Plus.ai: Plus is applying self-driving technology to heavy trucks to revolutionise commercial transportation
and logistics.
Graphcore: It has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning
and AI applications in intelligent machines.
Eightfold.ai: It has an AI-powered Talent Intelligence Platform. It makes a lasting impact on diversity and
inclusion in the organisation.
Waterline Data: It empowers business analysts and data scientists to find, understand, and provide the
trusted data they need to do self-service data preparation and analytics.
WeRide: It is the first start-up in the world to hold driverless test permits in both China and the US.
Ice-Breaker Activity 2 (Pg. 175)
In the tech-driven world today, business houses are using AI to get a competitive edge in the market.
Few industry verticals are given below. Explore and write the names of the tech giants/companies/
start-ups using AI in these verticals. Also, briefly mention the ways in which AI is improving their
business.
Hints:
(This answer may vary.)
Entertainment : Walt Disney World
Disney rolled out the MagicBands (wristbands) and My Disney Experience
platform to streamline the theme park experience.
Education : Google AI Education
Google hosts a library of AI models and experiments and provides guides,
training materials, and courses for both newbies and seasoned minds.
Gaming : Blizzard Entertainment
The company’s StarCraft franchise is a strategy game with single and
multi-player modes. Due to its real-time strategy function, the game is of a
particular interest to researchers for testing and analysing artificial intelligence.
Security : LogRhythm
LogRhythm provides an end-to-end security solution for companies and
organisations to detect and quickly respond to cyber security threats.
Transportation : Exploride
Exploride has brought an augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine
vision solution to automobiles. Exploride bridges the gap between non-intrusive
diagnostics, hands-free environment control, and communication with the
outside world into one package.
Healthcare : Cloud MedX Health
Cloud MedX Health is a healthcare AI company which uses NLP (Natural
Language Processing) and deep learning to extract key medical concepts for
Electronic Health Record (EHR) and serve them to physicians and hospitals to
improve clinical operators, documentation, and patient care.
Exercises (Pgs. 176–177)
A. Tick (✓) the correct answers.
1. c 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. c
6. c 7. c 8. c 9. b 10. c
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. soft
2. Research Scientist
3. Mathematical skills (This answer may vary.)
4. Python
5. Algorithm
C. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False.
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. T
D. Answer the following questions.
1. The two types of skills that AI professionals should possess are soft skills and technical skills.
Yes, soft skills are equally important as technical skills. People with excellent soft skills, such as
effective teamwork, active listening, effective communication, being creative, and managing their
time can make them more successful at their workplace.
2. Technical skills are a set of abilities or knowledge used to perform practical tasks in the different
areas or fields. Two examples of technical skills required in the field of AI are — Understanding
of Programming languages and Mathematical skills.
Soft skills are personality traits and behaviours. These are non-technical skills that relate to how
you work. Soft skills include a wide range of skills, such as interpersonal skills, communication
skills, team spirit, time management skills, and listening skills.
3. Machine learning engineers design AI-based models that can work properly and give best
performance. The skills required for this job are:
³³ Strong programming skills in languages, such as Python, Java, and so on.
³³ Strong mathematical skills
³³ In-depth understanding of a broad set of algorithms and Applied Mathematics
³³ Problem-solving and analytical skills
Data Scientists determine how data can be used to achieve business goals. They develop
algorithms that enable the collection and cleaning of data. The technical skills required for this
job role are:
³³ Good knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, Perl, SQL, and so on.
³³ Knowledge of big data platforms and tools, such as Hive, Hadoop, and Spark.
4. Yes, we need to continuously update our skills with time. The benefits of upgrading our
skills include:
³³ Increased self-confidence: Learning a new skill can help us take on new tasks at work.
³³ Improved marketability and competitiveness: Upgrading our skills helps us keep up-to-date in
our field and makes us more competitive.
³³ Greater resourcefulness: New skills can give us the ability to offer solutions to problems that
may occur on the job.
³³ Better career opportunities: Upgrading our skills will open the door to new career
opportunities that we may not have been able to consider before.
For example, if we upgrade our Microsoft PowerPoint skills, we may be able to apply for jobs
that require us to present data in the form of well-prepared presentations which may include
2D or 3D animations and much more.
(This answer may vary.)
5. AI has revolutionised agricultural and farming sector. Farmers are turning to AI-powered systems
to assess plant health, monitor weather, and boost crop yield. Robots, autonomous tractors, and
drones are increasingly being used across the globe for harvesting, enhancing productivity, and
boosting crop productivity.
In future, AI-enabled agriculture bots will help farmers to find more efficient ways to protect
their crops from weeds. It will also help to overcome the labour challenges. AI bots in the
agriculture field can harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human labourers.
