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.



Artificial Intelligence: An Overview
This course is part of Artificial Intelligence: an Overview Specialization

Instructor: Nicola Gatti
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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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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2022
Very rich course on learning more about Artificial Intelligence. Topics are well balanced and assessments are appropriate.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024
This course gives an introduction into Artificial Intelligence. The background story of artificial intelligence and how it's developed into current status, and what the future promises of AI.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2025
Perfect introductory course to AI! It's very clear and concise and offers all the tools and the structure needed to delve deeper into this field.
Recommended if you're interested in Computer Science
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