What do you think of when you hear the words “artificial intelligence?” The CPU behind some computer software? That Steven Spielberg movie? Artificial intelligence more often refers to the working robots that help out with things like manufacturing and sorting through construction waste – all 1.1 million of them!
This infographic from ClickSoftware goes into detail about the prevalence of and continued advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, from Baxter, a robot designed to work on assembly lines, to Siri, everyone’s favorite iPhone assistant. And to those who believe that robots are taking over everyone’s job, consider this: 3-5 million jobs exist thanks to robots that wouldn’t exist otherwise – 300,000 people are already employed in industrial robotics, with 45,000 more jobs to be added by 2018. Still, even with all the advancements in artificial intelligence, we’re still nowhere near being able to simulate a human brain – with 85.9 billion neurons generating 70,000 thoughts per day, it could be 100 years before we see a realistic artificial mind.
How has artificial intelligence changed your life? Check out the rest of this infographic from ClickSoftware and be sure to leave a message in the comments!
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