A myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. That a multitude of myths surround AI technology is understandable, since mainstream entertainment and all iterations of media are usually in the business of promoting a negative message to attract eyeballs and generate clicks. It’s time to examine some of the misinformation and develop a more realistic picture of what AI really is. Myth: AI will create an autonomous and malevolent Skynet-style system that will destroy humanit

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence within machines programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. The term may also be applied to any machine that exhibits traits associated with a human mind such as learning and problem-solving. The goals of AI include learning, reasoning, and perception. Weak AI tends to be simple and single-task oriented, while strong AI carries on tasks that are more complex and human-like. This technology is mu