Artificial Intelligence and Its Role in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

Abstract

Artificial intelligence has become the most rapidly developing technology of our time. This chapter provides a detailed introduction of artificial intelligence, history of AI, and key components of AI. Recent advancements in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision have made it possible to create AI systems that can perform tasks that were previously thought to be the exclusive domain of human intelligence, and it has become important to understand its role in ICT and the potential benefits and concerns associated with its use. The chapter is also providing a detailed overview of recent advancements in ICT and applications of AI, including machine learning, the development of deep neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning.