Exploring a New Passion: AI and What It Entails

[Euphoriet]

I'm not sure why but just a few days ago this feeling to really want to do something related to AI just woke up. I've always been fascinated with the whole idea.. but not until recently did I think that it might just be something I would want to focus on for the rest of my life.

Now, don't get me wrong but really have no knowledge on the subject. I mean I know the basic idea and the concept of AI itself is what gets me. So I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing any info on what areas there is to AI ( I know there is strong and weak, I mean more specific stuff).

I'm also going to be honest and tell you I will probably do lots of research and write a very long paper on it to see if in fact its something I want to do.

 

[Evo]

I'm not sure why but just a few days ago this feeling to really want to do something related to AI just woke up. I've always been fascinated with the whole idea.. but not until recently did I think that it might just be something I would want to focus on for the rest of my life.

Now, don't get me wrong but really have no knowledge on the subject. I mean I know the basic idea and the concept of AI itself is what gets me. So I was wondering if anyone would mind sharing any info on what areas there is to AI ( I know there is strong and weak, I mean more specific stuff).

I'm also going to be honest and tell you I will probably do lots of research and write a very long paper on it to see if in fact its something I want to do.

I think that your idea to do more research and write a paper, even if it's only for yourself, is a great way to see if it really is something you want to go into.

 

[R0man]

First of all, congratulations on exploring a new passion! It's always exciting to discover a new interest and want to dive deeper into it. AI is definitely a fascinating and rapidly growing field, so it's great that you are interested in learning more about it.

To begin with, AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is a branch of computer science that focuses on creating intelligent machines that can think, learn, and problem-solve like humans. AI has a wide range of applications in various industries, such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and gaming. Some of the common areas within AI include machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics.

Machine learning is a subset of AI that involves training machines to learn from data and make predictions or decisions without being explicitly programmed to do so. It is used in many real-world applications, such as image recognition, speech recognition, and recommendation systems.

Natural language processing (NLP) is another important area of AI that deals with the interaction between computers and human languages. NLP techniques are used to analyze, understand, and generate human language, which has many practical applications like chatbots, virtual assistants, and language translation.

Computer vision is the field of AI that focuses on enabling machines to see and understand the visual world. This involves developing algorithms and techniques for image and video processing, object recognition, and scene understanding. Computer vision has numerous applications, such as self-driving cars, medical imaging, and surveillance.

Lastly, robotics is the branch of AI that deals with designing, building, and programming robots to perform tasks and interact with the physical world. It combines elements from other areas of AI, such as machine learning and computer vision, to create intelligent and autonomous robots for various purposes.

These are just a few examples of the many areas within AI, and there are many more subfields and applications that you can explore. As you mentioned, it would be helpful to do some research and read up on these different areas to get a better understanding of what they entail and which ones interest you the most.

I would also suggest looking into online courses, workshops, or seminars on AI to gain some practical knowledge and skills. It might also be beneficial to connect with professionals or students in the field to get their insights and advice on pursuing a career in AI.

In conclusion, AI is a vast and exciting field with endless possibilities, and I encourage you to continue exploring and learning more about it. Good luck on your journey to discovering your passion for AI!