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Unit 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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


πŸ” 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:

  • Understanding language
  • Recognizing images
  • Making decisions
  • Learning from data
  • Solving problems

πŸ’‘ 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

  • Make machines think and act like humans
  • Increase efficiency and accuracy
  • Help solve complex problems
  • Reduce human efforts in repetitive tasks

🧩 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.

  • Example: YouTube suggesting videos based on your watch history.

2️⃣ Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Machines understanding, interpreting, and generating human language.

  • Example: Alexa, Google Assistant, chatbots.

3️⃣ Computer Vision (CV)

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

  • Example: Face recognition in smartphones, automatic tagging on Facebook.

πŸ“ 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

  • Think-Pair-Share: Discuss AI examples at home/school
  • AI Diary: Write 5 places where you interacted with AI today
  • Group Activity: Make a poster on “AI in Daily Life”

βœ… Summary

  • AI mimics human intelligence to perform tasks.
  • It’s widely used in real life – from smartphones to hospitals.
  • The three main AI domains are: Data, NLP, and Computer Vision.
  • AI is different from human intelligence in learning, emotions, and creativity.

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One response to “Unit 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)”

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    I liked how you broke down the domains of AIβ€”especially the examples like YouTube suggestions and face recognition. It really helps beginners connect the dots between theory and everyday tech.

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