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The world is fast evolving, with Artificial intelligence (AI) at the\u00a0forefront in\u00a0changing the world and\u00a0the way we live.\u00a0This article is Part 1 of a 2 part series.<\/em><\/p>\n

An important question: What is AI? For\u00a0many people, it remains unclear what this technology is all about, so\u00a0this is a good place\u00a0to start the conversation. AI is a branch in computer science that deals with the intelligent behavior of machines. It is an ingeniously simulated ability of a machine to imitate human behavior and our conventional response patterns. This is made possible with\u00a0specific algorithms that make the AI function in a specified scope of activities (according to what the algorithm codes for). This means that with AI, many of our everyday activities can now be carried out effectively by programmed machine technology.<\/p>\n

Over the years, a number of technocrats in the field have carried out extensive work in broadening the prospects of fundamental AI innovations. However, one of the prevailing concerns is in the need for a structure where both male and female genders participate as innovators and active movers. This concern comes as a result of overwhelming male-driven\u00a0dispositions being incorporated into finished Al functioning products. The reason for this is that few women are present and involved in the development of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

The importance of AI technology: How can AI change the world? \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaking on the relevance and implications of AI adoption in the world\u2019s general operational systems, Microsoft\u2019s chief envisioner David Coplin had this to say:<\/p>\n

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It will change how we relate to each other. I would argue that it will even change how we perceive what it means to be human.\u00a0<\/em>—\u00a0David Coplin<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The use of AI in organizations, governments, security frameworks, energy and natural resource management, etc., is drastically on the rise. Although AI advancement levels and use may differ substantially from one geographical region to the other, there are clear indicators pointing to the fact that more people are acknowledging the solutions that the technology brings.<\/p>\n

This leads us to acknowledging the center of focus for AI developers. Most AI developers are now ultimately directed towards achieving a basic goal. They are charged with the responsibility of building AI models that would aptly substitute direct human efforts. This need comes in recognition to\u00a0the inadequacies of human labor efforts, which are characterized by inaccuracy, inefficiency and other failures. For example, artificial intelligence has been pointed at\u00a0to possess the potential for more accurate medical practices. Thus, you can be sure of a more accurate surgical procedure\u00a0using this framework than is currently available by\u00a0most humans. Hence, we can say that the opposites of the inadequacies of human efforts are precisely\u00a0the benefits of artificial intelligence to our world.<\/p>\n

However, even though work is ongoing in significantly constructing the usefulness of this technology, truly significant achievements are yet to come. AI is all around us, but often times we don\u2019t notice it. For instance, Facebook uses AI technology for its image recognition. AI has also played roles in managing calendars, political campaigns, and is fast approaching basically everything!<\/p>\n

According to John McCarthy – one of the founding fathers of the technology:<\/p>\n

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The study is to proceed on the basis of the conjecture that every aspect of learning or any other feature of intelligence can in principle be so precisely described that a machine can be made to simulate it. \u00a0<\/em>—\u00a0John McCarthy<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This conveys\u00a0that AI can imitate any aspect of our life, and hence presents a different and more advanced world to help us!<\/p>\n

Let’s consider some obvious reasons why AI will\u00a0become pervasive in the near future:<\/p>\n