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How to Learn AI from Scratch in

2024
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is a branch of computer science focused on creating

systems that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence.
These tasks range from understanding natural language, recognizing patterns,
making decisions, and learning from experience. AI is a broad field with
numerous subfields, each with its unique objectives and specializations.

What are the different types of artificial intelligence?

As AI grows in popularity, the technology is discussed in various ways. To

simplify the remainder of the article, it’s important to look at the different types
of AI. AI can be categorized into three levels based on its capabilities:

 Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI): This is the most common form of

AI we interact with today. ANI is designed to perform a single task, like
voice recognition or recommendations on streaming services.

 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): An AI with AGI possesses the

ability to understand, learn, adapt, and implement knowledge across a
wide range of tasks at a human level. While large language models and
tools such as ChatGPT have shown the ability to generalize across many
tasks—as of 2023, this is still a theoretical concept.

 Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI): The final level of AI, ASI, refers to a
future scenario where AI surpasses human intelligence in nearly all
economically valuable work. This concept, while intriguing, remains largely
speculative.

The difference between data science, artificial intelligence, machine

learning & deep learning

If you are new to this topic, you may also see the terms “machine learning,”
“deep learning,” “data science,” and others creep into AI discourse. AI is a broad
field with several subsets, including Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning
(DL).

While there isn't an official definition for any of these terms, and while experts
argue over the exact boundaries, there is a growing consensus on the broad
scope of each term. Here’s a breakdown of how these terms can be defined:

 Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems that can behave

intelligently, reason, and learn like humans.
 Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence focused on
developing algorithms with the ability to learn without explicitly being
programmed.

 Deep learning is a subset of machine learning. It is responsible for many

of the awe-inspiring news stories about AI in the news (e.g., self-driving
cars, ChatGPT). Deep learning algorithms are inspired by the brain's structure and
work exceptionally well with unstructured data such as images, videos, or text.

Data science is a cross-disciplinary field that uses all of the above, amongst other skills like data
analysis, statistics, data visualization, and more, to get insight from data.

Why Should You Learn Artificial Intelligence Right Now?

Artificial Intelligence is more than just a buzzword; it's a revolutionary technology

transforming how we work, live, and interact. With the explosion of data and the
need to make sense of it, the demand for AI skills is skyrocketing. There's no
better time than now to start learning AI. Here's why:

AI is a fast-growing field

Artificial Intelligence isn't the future; it's the present. The number of AI jobs has
seen significant growth over recent years. According to the World Economic
Forum’s Future of Jobs report, AI and machine learning specialists top the list
of fast-growing jobs over the next five years. As industries continue to adopt AI
technologies to streamline their operations and make better decisions, the
demand for AI specialists will likely only increase.
AI is intellectually challenging
Artificial Intelligence is not just about high-paying jobs and significant market
demand. It's also an intellectually stimulating field that promises to challenge
you in exciting ways. It involves building algorithms to solve complex problems,
designing models that simulate human intelligence, and creatively applying
these technologies to various real-world scenarios.

AI professionals continuously learn, adapt, and innovate. The field is constantly

evolving, meaning there's always something new to learn, a problem to solve, or
a system to improve. This dynamic nature makes AI an exciting field for those
who thrive on challenges and continuous learning.

How Long Does it Take to Learn AI?

The time it takes to learn AI will often depend on the route you take; whether it's
self-taught or through formal education such as a university program.

In a self-taught route, the duration can vary significantly as it largely depends on

your prior knowledge, dedication, and available learning resources. It can
take several months to a year or more to gain a solid understanding of AI
concepts, programming languages such as Python, mathematics, and various
machine learning algorithms through self-study. Self-paced online courses,
tutorials, and practical projects can accelerate the learning process.

On the other hand, a university route typically involves pursuing a formal

education in computer science, data science, or related fields. A bachelor's
degree in these disciplines typically takes around three to four years to
complete, during which students receive comprehensive training in AI and
related subjects.