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Mark A. Strain, P.E.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of artificial intelligence (AI), tracing its origins, development, applications, and ethical challenges. Beginning with the visionary work of Alan Turing and the foundations of computer science, it examines early AI research, the rise and fall of symbolic systems, the resurgence of machine learning, and the mainstream adoption of AI technologies in daily life. This course discusses key concepts such as the Turing Test, Moore’s Law, Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, and the rise of generative AI, while also considering philosophical debates about intelligence and consciousness. The course highlights both the transformative potential and risks of AI, including the technological singularity, Fermi’s Paradox, and thought experiments like the Paperclip Apocalypse, encouraging critical reflection on how AI shapes society and the future of humanity.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
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