Getting a Grip on Artificial Intelligence

August 12, 2017 Wishful Thinking Artificial intelligence means many different things to many different people. One thing that is certain is that it is coming and with it, it brings both opportunities and threats. Understanding both is essential, because already, artificial intelligence is working its way into many aspects of our lives, from search engines and personal assistants, to algorithms monitoring and controlling everything from energy consumption to traffic. Simply put, artificial intelligence is a computer capable of exhibiting intelligence. This is done through processes such as learning and problem solving.