Part 2: What is artificial intelligence

This episode of Techsplainers examines the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence. Host Teaganne Finn explores how AI automates repetitive tasks, enhances decision-making, and reduces errors, while also addressing significant risks related to data security, model manipulation, and algorithmic bias. The episode delves into the critical importance of AI ethics and governance, highlighting key values including explainability, fairness, robustness, accountability, and privacy compliance. Listeners learn about the distinction between current ""weak AI"" systems designed for specific tasks and theoretical "strong AI" or artificial general intelligence that would match human capabilities across domains. As AI continues to transform industries and daily life, understanding these dimensions helps organizations implement responsible AI and enables individuals to make informed decisions about AI-powered tools. Visit the IBM Guide to AI: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-guideFind more information at https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence Find more episodes https://www.ibm.biz/techsplainers-podcast Narrated by Teaggane Finn Episode 177: Part 2: What is artificial intelligence