Unlocking the Secrets of AI — What Is It and How Does It Work?
Over the past few weeks I’ve seen my social feeds flooded with AI (Artificial Intelligence) created content. Whether it be, imagery, written content, even code itself all using human generated prompts. And to go along with that I’ve also been seeing many questions related to AI and how this type of content generation is even possible. In this blog I’m going to try my best to cover some of the topics at hand related to AI.
Introduction to AI
AI is a term used to describe machines or computer programs that are capable of learning, mimicking & eventually surpassing human intelligence. This type of technology has been around for decades, but the recent surge of interest has been largely powered by improvements in computing power, notably deep learning. Over the years this field has continually evolved & we’ve seen research on AI blossom & breakthroughs that have changed the way AI is used.
What are the Various Types of AI Algorithms & How Do They Work?
There is no single type of AI algorithm. Different AI algorithms are used for different tasks. Broadly, AI algorithms can be categorized into two types — supervised & unsupervised learning. Supervised learning is when the AI algorithm is trained with labeled data & is instructed what to do with the data. Unsupervised learning is when the AI algorithm is given raw data & left to make its own decisions & conclusions about the data.
In addition to supervised & unsupervised learning, other types of AI algorithms include reinforcement learning, adversarial learning, recurrent neural networks, convolutional neural networks, generative adversarial networks, and decision trees. Each AI algorithm has a different way of operating & success in implementation depends on selecting the right AI algorithm for the right task.
Where can we Get our Hands on these Amazing AI Tools?
There are a lot of resources available for learning and getting hands on experience with AI. You can find many platforms that offer tutorials, open source code, and API solutions to help you get started with AI. Here is a list of some platforms that you can use to get started with AI:
- Google’s AI Platform
- IBM Watson
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon AI Services
- TensorFlow
- Microsoft Cognitive Services
- Open AI
Here’s also a list of tools that utilise AI:
- Profile Picture AI — Profile Picture Generator
- Rytr.me — Writing Assistant
- Quilbot — Writing Assistant
- Looka — Brand Builder
- Lumen5 — Video Creator
AI technology is a rapidly evolving field with potential applications across many industries. With the advancements in computing power, AI algorithms are becoming increasingly sophisticated & capable of performing complex tasks. This is why there are now AI programs that can generate, written, imagery and video content just from prompts. These types of tools can be utilised by different types of users. For example, marketing personel can now use these programs to generate content which could save them money and time in production. AI algorithms are being used across a wide range of applications, from controlling autonomous vehicles to predicting the stock market. With the continued improvements in AI technology, its potential applications are limitless.
The advantage or some may even say the disadvantage of AI is the fact that they can be duplicated much faster than a human can. To put it simply, an AI that has been trained to generated images perfectly can be replicated multiple times over in a short span of time. However, the best photographer you know would not be able to pass on his skills perfectly to a trainee in anywhere near the same amount of time. The speed of duplication is definitely something to be weary of.
