Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially

computer systems.
Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech
recognition and machine vision.

Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

Everything in excess is dangerous and so is the case with Artificial Intelligence. It is the science
and engineering of making intelligent machines, that makes it significant.

With the simulation of human intelligence, processes by machines that are especially computer
systems include learning the acquisition of information and rules for using it. The reasoning uses
rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions and self-correction.

Advantages of Artificial Intelligence means Pros

1. To ‘err’ is human, so why not use AI?
Machine take decision based on previous data records. With algorithms, the chances of errors are
reduced. This is an achievement, as solving complex problems require difficult calculation that
can be done without any error.

Business organizations use digital assistants to interact with their users, this helps them to save
an ample amount of time. The demand for user’s businesses is fulfilled and thus they don’t have
to wait. They are programmed to give the best possible assistance to a user.

There is no room for error with artificial intelligence. The robots are fed with information that is
sent to explore space. Metal bodies have more resistant and a great ability to endure the space
and hostile atmosphere.

They are created and used in such a way that they cannot be modified or get disfigured or
breakdown in a hostile environment.

2. AI doesn’t get tired and wear out easily

Artificial Intelligence and the science of robotics is used in mining and other fuel exploration
processes. These complex machines help to explore the ocean floor and overcome human
limitations.

Due to the programming of the robots, they can perform a more laborious task with extra hard
work and with greater responsibility. Moreover, they do not wear out easily.
3. Digital assistance helps in day to day chores
Artificial Intelligence is widely employed by financial institutions and banking institutions
because it helps to organize and manage data. Also, detection of fraud uses artificial intelligence
in a smart card-based system.

4. Rational decision maker

Logic above all! Highly advanced organizations have digital assistants which help them to
interact with the users and save the need for human resources.

Right program decisions can be taken if they are worked upon rationally. But, with humans,
emotions come along. When artificial thinkers, there is no distraction at all. They don’t have an
emotional side, and that makes robots think logically.

Emotions are not associated with them and therefore the mood doesn’t hamper the efficiency.
Thus they are always productive.

Logic above all! Highly advanced organizations have digital assistants which help them to
interact with the users and save the need for human resources.

Right program decisions can be taken if they are worked upon rationally. But, with humans,
emotions come along. When artificial thinkers, there is no distraction at all. They don’t have an
emotional side, and that makes robots think logically.

Emotions are not associated with them and therefore the mood doesn’t hamper the efficiency.
Thus they are always productive.

5. Repetitive jobs
The same old task, a task that doesn’t add value is of no use. Also, repetitive jobs are
monotonous in nature and can be carried out with the help of machine intelligence. Machines
think faster than humans and can perform various functions at the same time.

It can be employed to carry out dangerous tasks and its parameters are adjusted. This is not
possible with humans as their speed and time can’t be calculated on the basis of parameters.

6. Medical applications
This is the best thing that artificial intelligence has done to humans. It’s said that time and tide
waits for none but, with medical applications of artificial intelligence, a wide scope application is
present. Doctors assess patients and their health risks with the help of artificial machine
intelligence.

The applications help to educate the machine about the side effects of various medicines.
Nowadays, medical professionals are trained with artificial surgery simulators. It uses
application which helps in detecting and monitoring neurological disorders and stimulate the
brain functions.
This also helps in the radiosurgery. Radiosurgery is used in operating tumors and help in the
operation without damaging the surrounding tissues.

7. Tireless, selfless and with no breaks

A machine doesn’t require breaks like the way humans do. They are programmed for long hours
and can continuously perform without getting bored or distracted. The machine does not get
tired, even if it has to work for consecutive hours.

This is a major benefit over humans, who need a rest from time to time to be efficient. However,
in the case of machines, their efficiency is not affected by any external factor and it does not get
in the way of continuous work.

8. Right decision making

The complete absence of emotions from a machine makes it more efficient as they are able to
make the right decisions in a short span of time. The best example of this is its usage in
healthcare.

The integration of AI tools in the healthcare sector has improved the efficiency of treatments by
minimizing the risk of false diagnosis.

9. Implementing AI in risky situations

Human safety is taken care of by machines. Safety is vulnerable and with machines that are fitted
with predefined algorithms, this can be used. Scientists use complex machines to study the ocean
floor where human survival becomes difficult.

Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence(Cons)

As it is always said, every coin has two sides and so does AI.

1. High cost
It’s true that AI comes with a high cost, but there is no such thing as a free lunch too. It requires
huge costs as it is a complex machine. Apart from the installation cost, its repair and
maintenance also require huge costs.

The software programs need frequent upgradation and cater to the needs of the changing
environment.

Also, if there is a breakdown, the cost of procurement is very high. With that, recovery requires
huge time too.

2. No human replication
No matter how smart a machine becomes, it can never replicate a human. Machines are rational
but, very inhuman as they don’t possess emotions and moral values. They don’t know what is
ethical and what’s legal and because of this, don’t have their own judgment making skills.
They do what they are told to do and therefore the judgment of right or wrong is nil for them. If
they encounter a situation that is unfamiliar to them then they perform incorrectly or else break
down in such situations.

3. No improvement with Experience

Artificial intelligence cannot be improved with experience, they can perform the same function
again if no different command is given to them. With time, it can lead to wear and tear. It stores
a lot of data but the way it can be accessed and used is very different from human intelligence.

Also, they can’t cope up with the dynamic environment and so they are unable to alter their
responses to changing environments. We are constantly bombarded by the question of whether it
is really exciting to replace humans with machines.

Artificial intelligence doesn’t have feelings and because of which there is nothing like working
with a whole heart or with full passion for them. There is no sense of belonging or togetherness
or a human touch. They fail to distinguish between a hardworking individual and an inefficient
individual.

5. Unemployment
This one is the riskiest and can have severe effects. With capital intensive technologies, human-
intensive requirements have decreased in some industries. If in the future, human beings don’t
add to their skills, then in no time, we can see that they will be replaced with machines.

Where conventional software is intentionally programmed one line at a time, AI software is not,
it's trained right. AI is not programmed to perform a task, it is programmed to learn to perform
the task. Code is the primary artifact of “traditional” software