Artificial Intelligence refers to something which is made by humans or non-natural things and Intelligence means the ability to understand or think. AI is not a system but it is implemented in the system. There are many different types of Artificial Intelligence, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here we explain all of them.
General AI
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), also known as Strong AI, is today nothing more than a theoretical concept. AGI can use previous learnings and skills to accomplish new tasks in a different context without the need for human beings to train the underlying models. This ability allows AGI to learn and perform any intellectual task that a human being can.
Superintelligence (Super AI)
Super AI surpasses intelligence of human in solving-problem, creativity, and overall abilities. Super AI develops emotions, desires, need and beliefs of their own. They are able to make decisions of their own and solve problem of its own. Such AI would not only be able to complete tasks better than humans but also understand and interpret emotions and respond in a human-like manner. While Super AI remains speculative, it could revolutionize industries, scientific research, and problem-solving, possibly leading to unprecedented advancements. However, it also raises ethical concerns regarding control and regulation.
Artificial Narrow AI
Artificial Narrow Intelligence, also known as Weak AI (what we refer to as Narrow AI), is the only type of AI that exists today. Any other form of AI is theoretical. It can be trained to perform a single or narrow task, often far faster and better than a human mind can. However, it can’t perform outside of its defined task. Instead, it targets a single subset of cognitive abilities and advances in that spectrum. Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and IBM Watson® are examples of Narrow AI. Even OpenAI’s ChatGPT is considered a form of Narrow AI because it’s limited to the single task of text-based chat.
Limited Memory AI
Unlike Reactive Machine AI, this form of AI can recall past events and outcomes and monitor specific objects or situations over time. Limited Memory AI can use past- and present-moment data to decide on a course of action most likely to help achieve a desired outcome. However, while Limited Memory AI can use past data for a specific amount of time, it can’t retain that data in a library of past experiences to use over a long-term period. As it’s trained on more data over time, Limited Memory AI can improve in performance.
Self-Awareness AI
Self-Aware AI is an advanced stage of AI that possesses self-consciousness and awareness. This type of AI would have the ability to not only understand and react to emotions but also have its own consciousness, similar to human awareness. While we are far from achieving self-aware AI, it remains the ultimate goal for AI development. It opens philosophical debates about consciousness, identity, and the rights of AI systems if they ever reach this level.
Understanding the different types of Artificial Intelligence based on capabilities and functionalities provides a clearer picture of where we are in the AI journey and where we are heading.
