Artificial Intelligence and its Implications for Future

As defined by John McCarthy, father of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI is the science of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is the ability of a computer or robotic system to process information and produce outcomes in a manner similar to human beings. In other words, the computers follow the way in which human beings learn new things, take decisions and solve problems. The goal of technical experts working on artificial intelligence is to create systems that are able to tackle non-routine and unconventional problems like human beings who use experience and expertise to solve problems. An advance in Artificial Intelligence has attracted attention from companies across the world. With more companies working on artificial intelligence and generating intelligent devices which do not require human intervention, it is creating tremors across the world. The heated debates on impact of artificial intelligence on society are becoming common at colleges, workplaces and public places. The present paper seeks to observe the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence and suggest measures to leverage it to help the mankind.