Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad field with several types and functionalities. It can be categorized based on capabilities and functionalities. Let us delve into these categories:
AI Based on Capabilities
1. Narrow AI
Narrow AI, also known as Weak AI, is designed to perform a narrow task such as voice recognition. These systems operate under a limited set of constraints and are focused on carrying out specific tasks. This is the reality today. What we see in the year 2023 and before does fall under this category.
The remaining two below are more of a theory and not yet consumable as a product.
2. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
AGI, often called Strong AI, is a type of AI capable of understanding, learning, and applying its intelligence to any intellectual task a human can do. It can understand, interpret, and respond to its environment as a human would. Just to clarify, AGI is not Generative AI.
3. Super AI
Super AI is an AI that surpasses human intelligence and ability. It can perform tasks currently not feasible for humans. This form of AI is not yet present but is the subject of interesting future discussions.
AI Functionalities
Under Narrow AI
1. Reactive Machine AI
Reactive Machine AI is the most basic type of AI system which cannot form memories or use past experiences to inform current decisions. It reacts to a set of inputs and performs a function.
2. Limited Memory AI
Limited Memory AI can make informed and improved decisions by using past experiences stored in its memory. It is capable of learning from historical data to make predictions.
Under AGI
1. Theory of Mind AI
Theory of Mind AI is a more advanced type of AI that can understand thoughts and emotions affecting human behavior. It understands that others have beliefs, desires, intentions, and perspectives that are different from their own.
Under Super AI
1. Self-aware AI
Self-aware AI is an AI that has evolved to be so akin to the human brain that it has developed self-awareness. Possessing consciousness, this type of AI does not currently exist.
AI is a fascinating and complex field, with many types and functionalities. As technology advances, we may see the emergence of new types of AI, expanding the possibilities of what AI can do.
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