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Laxmi Lamichhane
Laxmi Lamichhane

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Getting Started with AI

Ever had a conversation with a chatbot that felt almost human? Or received instant answers to your questions without any wait time? That’s AI working its magic! ✨ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is deeply integrated into the technologies we use every day. It's the foundation for many systems that help us with tasks.

Let’s discover AI as beginners!

What Is AI ? 🤔

AI is a technology that enables machines to simulate human-like thinking and problem-solving abilities. Think of it as a super-smart robot brain—except, without the creepy robotic components. 🤖

What AI Is Not

Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about AI together

1. Robots?
Relax! AI isn’t just about robots. It is a broader field that includes various technologies, also the stuff behind your favorite apps, video games, and chatbots.

2. Can Understand Content Like Me?
Not quite! AI doesn’t “understand” things the way humans do. It processes data by recognizing patterns.

3. Steal My Job!
AI can automate boring tasks, sure, but it’s not coming for jobs that need human creativity, emotions, or out-of-the-box thinking. Consider it your assistant, not your replacement!

What Can AI Do? 🚀

AI is like that super-talented friend who’s good at everything—but not everything as everything. It has a lot of potential, enabling it to perform various tasks such as problem-solving, speech recognition, decision-making, and much more. 💭 AI processes data and uses algorithms to mimic how we think.

What makes AI different from humans? It all comes down to intelligence and how it handles information.

How Does AI Work? ⚙️

Let’s break down how AI works in a simple way:

  1. Data Collection
    The first step in any AI project is gathering data. This data can be anything from simple text to complex datasets. It serves as the foundation for what the AI system will learn.

  2. Data Preparation
    Once the data is collected, it needs to be cleaned and organized. Irrelevant information is removed, and the data is formatted in a way that the AI system can understand.

  3. Choosing an Algorithm
    It’s like choosing a way for the AI system to process the data. Different algorithms are better suited for different tasks.

  4. Training the Model
    The prepared data is fed into the chosen algorithm to train the AI system. During this phase, the model learns to make decisions and predictions based on the data it receives.

  5. Testing
    After training, the model is tested to see how well it performs. If necessary, further training and adjustments are made to improve its performance.

  6. Deployment and Ongoing Learning
    Once the model has been trained and tested, it is deployed for real-world use. AI continues to learn and improve its performance over time.

Conclusion
AI is an exciting and rapidly evolving field with the potential to change our world. This technology is here to support and enhance human capabilities, opening new doors for innovation. So, let's get connected and explore together.

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