Narrow vs. General AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term, and sometimes it can feel like there are endless types of AI. But when it comes to capabilities, there are two main categories to consider: narrow AI and general AI.

Narrow AI: The Champion of Specific Tasks

Think of narrow AI (or weak AI) as a specialist. It excels at performing a single task or a narrow set of tasks with exceptional skill and accuracy. For example, the AI that powers your chess-playing app can analyze millions of chess games and strategies to recommend the best move.

Here are some other examples of narrow AI in action: