01507nam a22001097a 4500008004100000100003400041245006600075260006600141300003100207520109300238773006601331241129b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d aSajoy, P. B. and Ajoy, P. B. aUnderstanding artificial intelligence: A layman’s overview  aChartered Secretary: The Journal for Governance Professional  a54(11), Nov, 2024: p.46-48 aThis article explores the evolution and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing its attempt in replicating human intelligence. It also distinguishes between objective functions, like arithmetic calculations, and subjective functions, such as decision-making, illustrating how Artificial Intelligence systems are designed to learn and adapt autonomously. The discussion outlines the three stages of development of Artificial Intelligence: Symbolic Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the anticipated emergence of Artificial Super Intelligence. Various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and education are highlighted as key areas of Artificial Intelligence applications. Existing Artificial Intelligence systems, while not fully capable of replacing the functions of a Company Secretary, can still assist in their professional performance. As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance, the implication for society becomes increasingly significant and complex.- Reproduced https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/CSJ/November-2024/ICSI_November_2024.pdf  aChartered Secretary: The Journal for Governance Professional