The 3 Types of Artificial Intelligence: ANI, AGI, and ASI

There has been an immense rise in artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various industries recently and it is important to study their capabilities and impact. We can broadly recognize three types of artificial intelligence:
Narrow or Weak AI (ANI), General AI (AGI), and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI).

What is Artificial Intelligence?
Let’s briefly review the term “Artificial Intelligence.” AI can be described as a union of machine learning algorithms and complex systems
that instruct computers to execute activities that previously required human intelligence.

On the other hand, someone not deeply into tech stuff might think of AI as something more tangible, like a robot,
perhaps like a smart robot that can do things on its own.

What are the 3 Types of Artificial Intelligence?
According to the capabilities of AI, they are classified into three categories, which are

– Narrow AI, or Weak AI (ANI)
Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), or weak AI, specializes in specific tasks by following instructions.
It powers technologies like image recognition, autonomous driving, NLP, and virtual assistants like Siri.
ANI also drives Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Midjourney.

– General AI, or Strong AI, and (AGI)
AGI, or strong AI, goes beyond learning by enabling machines to think and understand like humans.
Unlike ANI, which specializes in specific tasks, AGI aims to grasp emotions, beliefs, and thought processes.
While some LLMs can pass the Turing Test, they still lack true human-like existence.

– Artificial Superintelligence (ASI)
Super Artificial Intelligence (ASI) is considered the peak of AI, with limitless intelligence that could surpass humans
in solving complex problems. Researchers are first working on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as a stepping stone to ASI.
While AI like Watson and Siri exist, machines are still far from human intelligence. ASI could tackle major global issues but raises ethical concerns, including the risk of technological singularity. Though still in the realm of science fiction,
ASI remains both an exciting and daunting prospect.

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