AI: A Low-Cost Copy of Our Head or a New Frontier?

Very likely, it is both.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked a heated debate in our digital world, dividing opinions and perspectives.

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I’ve been involved with AI since my university days. I want to offer you a different perspective on these topics because I see many stereotypical views prevailing.

Let’s begin with a provocative question: Is AI a new frontier in technological evolution, or is it just a low-cost imitation of human intelligence?

Let’s delve into this fascinating perspective by examining how AI has been shaped by human ingenuity and whether it is indeed as “artificial” and “intelligent” as it appears.

The Origin of Artificial Intelligence

To fully understand its nature and, as promised, determine if it’s intelligent and artificial, we need to start at the very origin of AI. AI isn’t the result of magic or supernatural sources; instead, it emerges from algorithms and mathematical models that aim to emulate human thinking through training on data and pre-existing knowledge.

We immerse these algorithms in vast data, allowing them to navigate and learn over time.