Artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial general intelligence (AGI) are often used interchangeably. However they represent distinct concepts within the broader field of AI. In this article we will dive deep into the differences between AI and AGI, exploring their definitions, historical developments, applications and challenges. By the end of this article you will have a clear understanding of these two groundbreaking technologies and their implications for the future.
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
AI refers to machines or systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning, problem solving, pattern recognition, understanding natural language, perception and decision making. AI systems can be classified into two main categories:
1. Narrow AI (or weak AI): This type of AI is designed to perform specific tasks without possessing general human like intelligence. Examples include recommendation systems virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and image recognition software. Narrow AI is task specific and cannot perform tasks outside its designated scope.
2. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): Also known as strong AI, AGI refers to machines or systems that possess human like intelligence and can perform any…
