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.
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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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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
History of AI
AI Today
AI Research Areas
AI and National Strategies
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TOP REVIEWS FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: AN OVERVIEW
Very rich course on learning more about Artificial Intelligence. Topics are well balanced and assessments are appropriate.
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.
This course gives a very clear basic overview of AI.
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