The course will provide a non-technical overview of the artificial intelligence field. Initially, a discussion on the birth of AI is provided, remarking the seminal ideas and preliminary goals. Furthermore, the crucial weaknesses are presented and how these weaknesses have been circumvented. Then, the current state of AI is presented, in terms of goals, importance at national level, and strategies. Moreover, the taxonomy of the AI topics is presented.
Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
This course is part of Artificial Intelligence: an Overview Specialization
Instructor: Nicola Gatti
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Explain the seminal ideas leading to the birth of AI, the major difficulties and how the international community overtook them.
Describe what AI is today in terms of goals, scientific community, companies’ interests
Describe the taxonomy of the know-how on AI in terms of techniques, software and hardware methodologies.
Explain the need for national strategies on AI and identify the major Italian and European players on AI
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Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
Very rich course on learning more about Artificial Intelligence. Topics are well balanced and assessments are appropriate.
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Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023
THIS COURSERA COURSE ON AI IS VERY INFORMATIVE AND WELL PRESENTED.
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Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
This is an excellent course on Artificial Intelligence: An Overview. Lots of practical examples of successful organizations of AI in Europe are discussed by experts.
Recommended if you're interested in Computer Science
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