Module 1: Introduction to AI & Machine Learning

Learn AI and Machine Learning fundamentals including types of ML, AI applications, and machine learning workflow.

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Introduction to AI & Machine Learning

Learn AI and Machine Learning fundamentals including types of ML, AI applications, and machine learning workflow.

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What is Artificial Intelligence?

Understand the definition, types, and comparison of AI with human intelligence.

Content by: Nirav Khanpara

AI/ML Engineer

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Definition of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. The term can also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving.

Types of AI

  • Narrow AI (Weak AI): Designed to perform a narrow task (e.g., facial recognition, speech recognition)
  • General AI (Strong AI): Possesses the ability to perform any intellectual task that a human can do
  • Artificial Superintelligence: Surpasses human intelligence in all aspects

AI vs Human Intelligence

  • Learning: Human Intelligence - Natural, intuitive; Artificial Intelligence - Requires training data
  • Creativity: Human Intelligence - Highly creative; Artificial Intelligence - Limited creativity
  • Speed: Human Intelligence - Slower processing; Artificial Intelligence - Very fast processing

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Additional Resources

📚 Recommended Reading

  • Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach
  • Machine Learning by Tom Mitchell
  • The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos

🌐 Online Resources

  • Coursera Machine Learning Course
  • Stanford CS229: Machine Learning
  • MIT OpenCourseWare: Introduction to AI

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