Task Question 4

Task question 4: Write an essay of 700 – 750 words to describe new ICT equipment or
technology you consider the most prominent. Explain your choice.
With its remarkable onward march, technology has significantly impacted every
aspect of human existence, and Alvin Toffler, Author of 'Future Shock,' regarded it as “the
great growling engine of change”. In the context of The Fourth Industrial Revolution, the
most important technological innovation is, obviously, the development and application
of AI. Since its first milestone in the field of technology, AI has been proven to be a
prominent part of human lives.
Before expanding the AI horizon, it is important to understand its definition. As

the term “AI” has been in the spotlight for a long time, many definitions of it have been
introduced. In general, AI or Artificial Intelligence is defined as “the use or study of
computer systems or machines that have some of the qualities that the human brain has,
such as the ability to interpret and produce language in a way that seems human,
recognize or create images, solve problems, and learn from data supplied to them”,
according to Cambridge Dictionary. John McCarthy, one of the founding fathers of
artificial intelligence, released a more specific definition: “It is the science and
engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It
is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence, but AI
does not have to confine itself to methods that are biologically observable." Overall, the
goal of artificial intelligence is to mimic human cognitive activity.
Along with AI, many other kinds of technology have been introduced. However,
Artificial Intelligence appears to be the most outstanding one due to its notable
characteristics. The first characteristic that is worth mentioning is the application of
parallel processing. The application of parallel processing in AI helps significantly reduce
the time required to train machine learning models that accelerates its ability to learn and
adapt, which is the second remarkable feature of AI. Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence
can also understand and respond to human emotions and intentions using deep learning
algorithms and natural language processing techniques. It can detect human emotions and
intentions, creating more natural interactions between humans and computers by
assessing human facial expressions, speech tones, and contextual signals, This is the
reason why many people nowadays are willing to spend hundreds of dollars to purchase
AI pets such as EMO or LOONA.
Artificial intelligence technology offers several significant benefits that make it an

excellent tool for virtually any individual or modern organization. Personal AI-powered
digital assistants for smartphones such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Bixby can assist
with daily activities, which allows individuals to focus on more complex and important
aspects of their work. Nonetheless, AI can achieve incredible accuracy through deep
neural networks. For example, as you continue to use Alexa and Google, their accuracy in
understanding and responding to your commands will improve. These advances have
been applied to Robot Sophia and ChatGPT, the two most notable examples of AI.
Anne Lee, Senior Technology Advisor of Nokia shared: “In 10 years, we might see
AI superintelligence that outperforms humans in everything it does”. With continual
technological improvements, AI integration is expected to transform industries across the
globe. From healthcare to manufacturing, organizations are using artificial intelligence to
simplify operations, and increase efficiency. The integration of AI can also pave the way
for a future where machines and humans can cooperate to achieve the highest levels of
productivity. Moreover, the aim for human-level performance seems to be achievable
with the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Researchers
are trying to broaden the AI horizon and develop new algorithms that are capable of
mimicking human-like intelligence.
In conclusion, it is obvious that artificial intelligence plays a prominent role in

every aspect of human existence and is expected to further revolutionize our lives.
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https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/analytics/what-is-artificial-intelligence.html
Duggal, N. (2021, February 25). Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence

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Task question 4: Write an essay of 700 – 750 words to describe new ICT equipment or

technology you consider the most prominent. Explain your choice.

Before expanding the AI horizon, it is important to understand its definition. As

Artificial intelligence technology offers several significant benefits that make it an

In conclusion, it is obvious that artificial intelligence plays a prominent role in

SAS. (2023). Artificial Intelligence – What It Is and Why It Matters. SAS.

Duggal, N. (2021, February 25). Advantages and Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence

Hanson Robotics. (2016). Sophia - Hanson Robotics. Hanson Robotics.

Where is AI heading? | Nokia. (2022). Nokia; Nokia. https://www.nokia.com/thought-

McCarthy, J. (2019). What is AI? / Basic Questions. Stanford.edu.

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