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Introduction to Python

                                                                                                 Hari Nair Python is a general-purpose interpreted, interactive, object-oriented programming language similar to Perl, C, and Java. I am using Python 3.7.2. on my laptop.  To check the version type c:\python -V Output Python 3.7.2 Variable Types Python variables do not need explicit declaration to reserve memory space. The equal sign  =  is used to assign values to variables. a = b = c = 1 Standard Data types Numbers: int (signed integers) long (long integers, they can also be represented in octal and hexadecimal) float (floating point real values) complex (complex numbers) String : ...

A quick introduction to AI and ML

Hari Nair Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science. Its main goal is to create smart machines that can learn on their own and are capable of thinking like humans. The term 'artificial intelligence' commonly applies to devices or applications capable of carrying out specific tasks in human ways, by mimicking cognitive functions such as: • learning • reasoning • problem-solving • visual perception • language-understanding There are two main types of AI: Applied AI - is more common and includes systems designed to intelligently carry out a single task, example: move a driverless vehicle. This category is also known as 'weak' or 'narrow' AI. Generalized AI - is less common and includes systems or devices that can theoretically handle any task, as they carry enough intelligence to find solutions to unfamiliar problems. Generalized AI is also known as 'strong' AI. Examples of true strong AI don't curren...