AI technologies span a wide range of applications.
- Natural language processing: Understanding and generating human language
- Computer vision: Image and facial recognition
- Machine learning: Training data-driven models
- Generative AI: Creating content such as text, images, or music
- Predictive AI: Using past experiences to forecast outcomes
AI-based systems are becoming deeply integrated into everyday life, solving repetitive tasks and improving productivity across industries.
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From reactive machine AI to the concept of superintelligent AI, artificial intelligence continues to evolve. Most AI remains narrow and task-specific, but ongoing AI research pushes the boundaries of what intelligent machines can do.
As we move forward, understanding the types of AI—and their ethical implications—will be key to making smart, safe decisions about how we integrate AI into society.
We created this article in conjunction with AI technology, then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor.
