1.1 What is Intelligence?

Intelligence means the ability to:

  • Learn from experience

  • Understand situations

  • Solve problems

  • Make decisions

  • Improve with time

Humans show intelligence naturally.
AI tries to copy some parts of human intelligence into machines.

1.2 What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science that focuses on making machines able to think, learn, and act like humans.

Simple definition for students:
“AI is when machines behave intelligently.”

1.3 Examples of AI in Daily Life

AreaExampleHow AI is Used
Mobile PhonesFace UnlockRecognizes your face
InternetGoogle SearchUnderstands your question
Social MediaInstagramSuggests reels
NavigationGoogle MapsChooses best route
ShoppingAmazonRecommends products
EducationChatGPTAnswers questions

1.4 Types of AI (Level-based)

Narrow AI (Weak AI)

  • Designed for one specific task

  • Cannot think outside its job

Examples:

  • Voice assistants

  • Recommendation systems

  • Spam filters

General AI (Strong AI – Not Yet Built)

  • Can think like a human

  • Can do multiple tasks

Super AI (Future Concept)

  • Smarter than humans

  • Exists only in theory

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