Introduction

In this article, we will have a detailed listing at AI Services supported and provided by Microsoft.

What of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines, in simple terms, Human Intelligence processed by Machines, specifically computers.

**AI Categories **

AI can be categorized as either weak and strong. Weak AI is AI systems which are specifically designed and trained for a particular task. A good example is personal assistants, such as Apple’s Siri, Google Assistance, Microsoft Cortana, Amazon’s Alexa are a form of Weak AI.  Strong AI a system with generalized human cognitive abilities. These AI’s will find solutions without Human Intervention for Unfamiliar task.

AI Service providers

Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) – Since the hardware and software cost are very expensive, many AI vendors are available in the industry, like Microsoft Cognitive Services, Amazon AI, IBM Watson, and Google AI to provide services to us.

Types of artificial intelligence

AI can be categorized into four types, as follows: Type 1 Reactive machines. An example is Deep Blue, It can identify pieces on the chess board and make predictions. Type 2 Limited memory. These AI systems can use past experiences to inform future decisions. Eg: Self Driving Car. Type 3 Theory of mind. This psychology term refers to the understanding that others have their own beliefs, desires, and intentions that impact the decisions they make. This kind of AI does not yet exist. Type 4 Self-awareness. In this category, AI systems have a sense of self, have consciousness. This type of AI does not yet exist.

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