What are the four main types of artificial intelligence? Find out how future AI programs can change the world

Russell Wald, director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI, sounds off on'The Story.' Over the last few years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm as many experts believe machine learning technology will fundamentally alter the way of life for all humans. The general idea of artificial intelligence is that it represents the ability to mimic human consciousness and therefore can complete tasks that only humans can do. Artificial intelligence has various uses, such as making the most optimal decisions in a chess match, driving a family of four across the United States, or writing a 3,000 world essay for a college student. Read below to understand the concepts and abilities of the four categories of artificial intelligence.