- Artificial intelligence is fascinating field.
It brings out a lot of passion,
and many people have strong opinions.
Some people feel that artificial intelligence poses
one of the greatest threats to humankind.
Others believe that it's the path
to some of the best new opportunities.
Both would agree that we're at the very beginning
of what artificial intelligence can accomplish.
We now have the ability to find patterns that only a few
decades ago would have been impossible to see.
Scientists can now make better predictions about
weather patterns, pharmaceuticals, and medical treatments.
Businesses are using AI to predict your buying behavior,
better understand your requests,
or even help manage your day.
You can also see how AI technologies are becoming
more like us.
New virtual assistants understand our language
and can even joke with us while we sit in the car.
This course gives you a broad overview of the
different technologies around artificial intelligence.
You'll see the history of artificial intelligence,
and the ideas that fell in and out of favor in the field.
You'll also see how different approaches like
symbolic reasoning, machine learning,
and artificial neural networks all blend
into more modern approaches to AI.
Finally, you'll see how newer approaches like deep learning
allow machines to see and understand the world
in a way that humans can't comprehend.
This course is designed for managers, entrepreneurs,
students, or business professionals who want to better
understand how AI technologies might impact their field.
You'll see conceptually how each AI approach
works for a particular challenge.
That way, you can think about the best approach for your
new product, project, or even as a starting point
for your career.
So, let's take a tumble down the rabbit hole
and learn about thinking machines.