AI Building Blocks

 

Just as physical laws govern the mechanics of the universe, the field of artificial intelligence is controlled and regulated by algorithms. They underpin the advanced capabilities we see today, from the more simple act of recommending a song based on a user’s listening history, to the complex task of driving an autonomous vehicle.

By definition, algorithms are sets of specific instructions designed to perform a task or solve a problem. They are the essential building blocks and the recipe for every good AI system. But unlike recipes written in human language, these algorithms are written in code and read by machines. While explaining the code and mathematical intricacies of popular algorithms is beyond the scope of this book, the following chapter provides a high-level overview of different algorithm categories, including classification, regression, sorting, and clustering techniques, as well as transparent and black box algorithms.

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