Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions) and self-correction. Particular applications of AI include expert systems, speech recognition and machine vision.

AI can be categorized as either weak or strong. Weak AI, also known as narrow AI, is an AI system that is designed and trained for a particular task. Virtual personal assistants, such as Apple’s Siri, are a form of weak AI. Strong AI, also known as artificial general intelligence, is an AI system with generalized human cognitive abilities. When presented with an unfamiliar task, a strong AI system is able to find a solution without human intervention.

Because hardware, software and staffing costs for AI can be expensive, many vendors are including AI components in their standard offerings, as well as access to Artificial Intelligence as a Service platforms. AI as a Service allows individuals and companies to experiment with AI for various business purposes and sample multiple platforms before making a commitment. Popular AI cloud offerings include Amazon AI services, IBM Watson Assistant, Microsoft Cognitive Services and Google AI services.

While AI tools present a range of new functionality for businesses ,the use of artificial intelligence raises ethical questions. This is because deep learning algorithms, which underpin many of the most advanced AI tools, are only as smart as the data they are given in training. Because a human selects what data should be used for training an AI program, the potential for human bias is inherent and must be monitored closely.

Some industry experts believe that the term artificial intelligence is too closely linked to popular culture, causing the general public to have unrealistic fears about artificial intelligence and improbable expectations about how it will change the workplace and life in general. Researchers and marketers hope the label augmented intelligence, which has a more neutral connotation, will help people understand that AI will simply improve products and services, not replace the humans that use them.

After Thanos snapped his fingers half of the fans were left with broken heart seeing their favorite characters disintegrate into dust. But this movie is more heart breaking as we lost 2 superheroes forever. Only someone truly invested in the characters of a story can be reduced to sobbing by a conversation about cheeseburgers. Every scene in this movie was expertly designed to fill you with a sense of elation. You can’t help but gape at the beauty of some shots, you can’t help but cry in the huge moments of emotion, you can’t help but laugh at the little things. This movie was designed in a way that it can only be enjoyed after multiple viewings, because you will miss something the first time, and maybe even the second time, because there is just so much stuff shoved into this movie. From the opening scene of Hawkeye losing his family to the final goodbye to Cap after he gets his dance with Peggy after years of believing she was lost to him forever; you are filled with a sense of awe and wonder. This movie makes you realize just how much you care about these characters, even if you didn’t realize it already. There are two sequences in particular that made this movie stand out to me. There is the part where they are all in the past, going through their previous mishaps, giving these movies a last hurrah, and it just works so well. It was such a fun, nerdy sequence that you can’t help but enjoy it. The other is the final battle. What felt like a ten-minute explosion of beauty is actually a forty-minute epic. We watch as Thanos makes quick work of all our heroes, leaving only Cap. The shot of Cap standing alone against the army is easily my favourite cinematic shot of all time. But then the portals open, and we finally see the scope of this universe. We finally see just how big the world is, and how many characters we have fallen in love with over time. It is one of the most powerful moments in all of cinema. The fight that ensues is one of the most chaotic, yet perfect battle I have ever seen. And the way it all ends with the Avengers fighting Thanos for the stones, just as in Infinity War, is amazing. This time, Thanos isn’t victorious, but only at the loss of one of the greatest characters of all time. The way Tony is said goodbye to, first from Rhodey, then Spiderman, then Pepper(“now you can rest”) is incredibly emotional. The funeral that ensues and the dreaded cheeseburger scene left not a single dry eye in the theatre. This is truly a masterpiece that was made by people who truly care about these characters, their craft, and making a good movie. We have so much to thank the Russos for, and we should all go see Endgame again. If you haven’t seen it yet, watch it. You won’t regret it.