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Unit 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

April 23, 2025 By @mritxperts
Unit 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Class 9 – Subject Code: 417 | Part B – Subject-Specific Skills


🔍 What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create machines or systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.

🧠 AI performs tasks like:


💡 Real-Life Examples of AI

AreaExample of AI Use
EducationAI tutors, plagiarism checkers
HealthcareDisease diagnosis, robotic surgery
AgricultureCrop monitoring, soil analysis
BankingFraud detection, chatbots
EntertainmentMovie/music recommendations
TransportationSelf-driving cars, smart traffic signals

🧭 Goals of AI


🧩 Difference Between Human Intelligence & AI

AspectHuman IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence
LearningLearns from experience & emotionsLearns from data and training
EmotionsHas feelingsNo emotions
Decision MakingUses logic, experience, and emotionsUses data, patterns, and algorithms
CreativityHighly creativeLimited creativity (based on inputs)
SpeedSlower than computersExtremely fast

🧠 3 Domains of AI

1️⃣ Data Science (DS)

AI uses data to learn and make decisions.


2️⃣ Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Machines understanding, interpreting, and generating human language.


3️⃣ Computer Vision (CV)

AI understands and analyzes images, videos, and visual content.


📝 Key Terms

TermMeaning
Machine LearningA method through which AI systems learn from data
AlgorithmStep-by-step instructions for solving a problem
ModelAn AI system trained to make decisions or predictions
DatasetA large collection of data used to train AI
TrainingFeeding data to an AI system to help it learn

🎯 Activities for Students


✅ Summary