With the advent of computers, life has become a lot easier. The computer’s ability to perform numerous tasks at a high speed has helped humans in many ways. Complex calculations that were previously done by hand, can now be done quickly using computers. Unlike humans, computers don’t get tired. These machines can do monotonous mechanical computations reliably and efficiently. However, as computers cannot think, making a complex decision is certainly not possible for a computer. These machines face trouble in understanding complex real world problems. For instance, can a computer diagnose a disease based on the symptoms the person exhibits? This is where artificial intelligence steps in.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of science that enables a computer to tackle complex tasks and adapt to new situations. It makes the computer perform tasks that are normally done by humans. In other words, artificial intelligence allows the computer to think like humans. It helps machines to make complex judgmental calls, solve complex problems in a more human like fashion. Problems that require intelligence and reasoning can now be effectively accomplished by using computers. Although mainly associated with computer science, Artificial intelligence has myriad applications in fields such as agriculture, medicine, maths and biology. Read the rest of this entry »