Demystifying Different Forms of AI: From Narrow to General

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way businesses operate, providing new ways to analyze data, make predictions, and automate processes. AI is often classified into different categories based on its capabilities and functions. These categories range from narrow AI to general AI, each serving unique purposes within the business landscape.

Demystifying Different Types of AI — Fredric Cruz

1. Narrow AI (Weak AI)

Narrow AI, also known as Weak AI, refers to AI systems designed for specific tasks and purposes. These systems excel in performing one particular function and are limited in their scope beyond that. Examples of Narrow AI include:

• Virtual Personal Assistants: Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google Assistant are prime examples of virtual personal assistants. They use natural language processing to interpret and respond to user commands.
• Recommendation Systems: Netflix and Spotify use recommendation algorithms to suggest movies, shows, or songs based on a user’s preferences and viewing/listening history.
• Image Recognition: Social media platforms like Facebook use image recognition algorithms to automatically tag users in photos.

2. General AI (Strong AI)