The 7 Types of AI - And Why We Talk (Mostly) About 3 of Them

Summary

This video discusses the classification of artificial intelligence into seven types, divided into two main categories: capabilities and functionalities. The capabilities include artificial narrow intelligence (weak AI), artificial general intelligence (AGI), and artificial superintelligence. Currently, only narrow AI exists, performing specific tasks well but lacking generalization. The functionalities include reactive AI, which specializes in specific tasks, and limited memory AI, which learns from past data. Future theoretical AIs include theory of mind AI, understanding human emotions, and self-aware AI, possessing its own emotions and beliefs. The video explores current AI capabilities and speculates on future advancements.

Takeaways

• 🤖 There are seven types of AI classified into two categories: capabilities and functionalities.
• 🧠 Artificial Narrow AI, also known as Weak AI, is the only type of AI that exists today and is designed to perform specific tasks.
• 🌐 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), or Strong AI, is theoretical and would have the ability to learn and perform new tasks without human intervention.
• 🚀 Artificial Super AI would surpass human cognitive abilities, possessing its own emotions, needs, beliefs, and desires.
• 📊 Reactive Machine AI, a type of narrow AI, performs specific tasks by analyzing data to produce intelligent outputs.
• 🔍 Limited Memory AI can recall past events and improve over time by using past and present data to make decisions.
• 🧩 Theory of Mind AI, under AGI, would understand human emotions and motives, personalizing interactions based on individual needs.
• 🎭 Emotion AI, a developing theory of mind AI, aims to analyze data to understand and respond to human feelings.
• 🤔 Self-aware AI, under Super AI, would understand its own internal conditions, leading to its own emotions and beliefs.
• 📚 This classification provides a taxonomy to track the progress and understanding of AI as advancements are made.

Q & A

What are the two encompassing categories of AI?

The two encompassing categories of AI are AI capabilities and AI functionalities.

What is the only type of AI that exists today?

Artificial narrow AI, also known as 'weak AI', is the only type of AI that exists today.

What is the primary limitation of narrow AI?

Narrow AI can only perform a narrow task and cannot perform outside of its defined task.

What is the theoretical concept of AI that can learn new tasks without human training?

Artificial general intelligence (AGI), also known as 'strong AI', is a theoretical concept that can learn new tasks without human training.

What is the term used for AI that would surpass human cognitive abilities if realized?

Artificial 'super AI' is the term used for AI that would surpass human cognitive abilities if realized.

What are the two fundamental functions of narrow AI?

The two fundamental functions of narrow AI are reactive machine AI and limited memory AI.

How does reactive machine AI operate?

Reactive machine AI operates by analyzing vast amounts of data to produce a seemingly intelligent output, performing a very specific specialized task.

What is limited memory AI capable of?

Limited memory AI can recall past events and outcomes, monitor specific objects or situations over time, and use past and present moment data to decide on a course of action.

What is 'theory of mind AI' and how does it differ from other types of AI?

Theory of mind AI, associated with AGI, would understand the thoughts and emotions of other entities, specifically humans, and could infer human motives and reasoning.

What is the scariest type of AI according to the script?

Self-aware AI, which would have the ability to understand its own internal conditions and traits, is considered the scariest type of AI according to the script.

What is the current state of AI in terms of these seven types?

Only three of the seven types of AI exist today, with the rest being theoretical concepts.