Course Description

This module provides a comprehensive foundation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), tracing its evolution from early concepts to today’s transformative technologies. Learners will explore the definition, scope, and historical development of AI while comparing machine intelligence with human cognition. The module introduces the major categories of AI—Narrow, General, and Super Intelligence—and examines the current technological landscape, highlighting breakthroughs, institutions, and leading companies shaping the field. Students will also gain a grounding in computational thinking, algorithms, and the fundamentals of machine learning. Finally, the module looks ahead to the future of AI, including emerging trends, societal impacts, and ethical considerations that will define the role of AI in shaping tomorrow’s world.

Lecture 1: Definition and Scope of Artificial Intelligence

This module introduces the foundations of Artificial Intelligence, defining its scope and tracing its historical development. You’ll compare AI with human intelligence and explore the main types of AI: Narrow, General, and Super Intelligence.

Key Objectives:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• AI vs. AGI: Understanding the Distinctions
• AI: The Defining Skill of the Modern Era
• AI and Swarm Agents: Redefining the Future of Work
• AI vs. Human Intelligence
• AI: Replacing Humans or Assisting Them?
• Types of AI: A Comprehensive Overview