This document provides a history of artificial intelligence from its early origins to modern deep learning techniques. It discusses pioneers in AI research such as Charles Babbage, Alan Turing, and the development of neural networks. Key events outlined include the birth of AI in the 1950s, the AI winter of the 1970s-1990s, and the AI spring powered by advances in deep learning starting in the late 1980s using neural networks. The document also provides a high-level overview of IBM's AI products and platforms.
8. Why the AI explosion?
Lots of automated collection of data (examples)
§ Smart Watches – Fitbit, Apple Watch and Garmin for heart rate, steps, activity, etc…
§ Internet of Things (IoT) – cheap devices collecting data such as manufacturing QA
§ Cameras and storage – everything is being recorded with high quality
§ Nest devices – thermostat data collected/managed to reduce spikes on power plants
§ Logging of physical devices such as cars, braking, acceleration, use, etc…
§ Customized online experienced based on usage (i.e. Facebook suggesting
products you like)
§ Inexpensive devices using technology such as ARM and FPGA do inference and
also drive intelligent collection of data
11. AI use cases have endless possibilities…
Retail Analytics &
Theft Detection
Worker Safety
Compliance
Drone Video
Analytics
Warehouse
Automation
Self-Driving
Cars
Remote Inspection &
Asset Management
12. AI 101: Decision Trees
Simple Question: How can we decide if we are productive?
13. AI 101: Rule Based Systems
These expert systems started to hit their stride in the 1970s and were applied to
speech recognition, planning and control, and disease identification.
15. AI 101: Machine Learning vs Deep Learning
Reflector areas stamped into fenders, grill treatments, side scoops,
engine mounts, steering column, gear boxes, wiring, dash panels,
seats, shoulder belt mounts, engine options are all different
These differences are subtle but avid Mustang enthusiasts can
instinctively identify the year on a passing car. They just know.
How do you teach a computer to differentiate between a
1967 and 1968 Mustang?