ABSTRACT
When we think of a machine or a computer, we think of a system that follows a specified series of steps to give a well-defined output. A machine obediently follows rules and delivers the desired result. This adherence to rules, and the lack of ambiguity in output, is what sets machines apart from humans. However, unlike machines, humans can deal with uncertainty. Even the reaction of different humans to the same experience can be different. But with the latest developments, AI can deal with uncertainty because AI doesn’t always need a well-specified series of instructions in order to learn and decide what to do. This is very different from any previous technology developed by humans where outcomes were, at least in principle, well defined and predictable. AI is based on the interaction of many academic disciplines and involves decision-making while other technologies are about better execution.
