Class Notes
Date:2024.12
Lecture Topic: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Part 1: Basic Concepts of Artificial Intelligence
Definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field of study focused on enabling machines to
simulate human intelligence.
Key areas include perception, reasoning, learning, planning, and action.
Branches of AI
Machine Learning: Learning models from data, categorized into supervised learning,
unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning.
Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enabling machines to understand and generate
human language.
Computer Vision: How machines "see" the world, such as image recognition and object
detection.
Robotics: Developing intelligent agents that interact with physical environments.
Goals of AI
Build systems capable of efficient decision-making.
Automate repetitive tasks.
Enhance problem-solving capabilities for complex challenges.
Part 2: History and Development of AI
Key Historical Events
1956: The Dartmouth Conference marked the birth of AI.
1980s: The rise of expert systems.
21st century: Rapid growth of AI driven by deep learning and big data.
Stages of AI Development
Weak AI (Narrow AI): Focused on single tasks, such as voice assistants.
Strong AI (General AI): Possessing general human-like intelligence (not yet
achieved).
Super AI: Hypothetical stage where AI surpasses human intelligence.
Part 3: Applications of AI
Daily Life
Smart assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa).
Recommendation systems (e.g., Netflix, e-commerce).
Industrial Sector
Automated production lines.
Intelligent logistics and supply chain management.
Healthcare Sector
Diagnostic assistance (e.g., radiology image analysis).
Drug discovery and development.
Financial Sector
Risk management.
High-frequency trading.
Part 4: Challenges and Ethics in AI
Technical Challenges
Data quality issues.
Algorithm transparency and interpretability.
Ethical Issues
Privacy protection.
Potential job displacement caused by AI.
Social Impact
Fairness and bias.
Formulating regulatory policies for AI.
Conclusion
AI is a rapidly evolving field with extensive application prospects, while also
presenting significant technical and ethical challenges.
Balancing technological innovation and social responsibility is essential for the
future of AI.
