Artificial Intelligence: Foundations and Applications

Unit 1 • Chapter 2

Types of AI: Narrow, General, and Super AI

Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various fields like healthcare, finance, and entertainment. There are three main types of AI: Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI). ANI is designed for specific tasks, like virtual assistants (Siri, Alexa), image recognition, and spam filters. It lacks human-like cognitive abilities. AGI aims to create AI systems with human-level intelligence, capable of performing any intellectual task. ASI, the most advanced type, refers to AI surpassing human intelligence, capable of solving complex problems and making groundbreaking discoveries.

Concept Check

What type of AI is designed for specific tasks and operates within a defined scope?

Which of these is NOT an example of Artificial Narrow Intelligence?

What is the primary goal of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)?

Which type of AI is currently considered hypothetical and not yet achieved?

What is a key limitation of Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI)?