Figure. 1. Artificial intelligence vs Intelligence Augmentation

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans because they require human intelligence and discernment. [1]

Intelligence Augmentation

Augmented intelligence is a design pattern for a human-centered partnership model of people and artificial intelligence (AI) working together to enhance cognitive performance, including learning, decision making and new experiences. [2]

What is the difference between artificial and augmented intelligence

The key difference between AI and augmented intelligence is one of autonomy. AI is intended to operate without human assistance. Such AI generally operates within very narrow criteria and is often intended to take mundane tasks off human hands. Examples of AI already present in everyday life include email spam filters, plagiarism checkers, and Google’s AI-powered search suggestions.

Many of the obstacles and technological challenges standing in the way of true AI are not issues for augmented intelligence, as augmented intelligence’s machine learning does not have to take part in any decision-making process. Instead, augmented intelligence analyzes data, sees patterns, and reports those patterns to users, allowing human intelligence to take over.

An everyday example would be the viewing recommendations provided by a streaming video service. AI algorithms analyze user viewing habits and recommend additional viewing based on those habits. It’s up to viewers, however, to decide whether to act on algorithm suggestions.[3]

References:

1. https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence
2. https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/augmented-intelligence
3. https://digitalreality.ieee.org/publications/what-is-augmented-intelligence

Cite this article:

Nithyasri S (2022), Artificial intelligence vs Intelligence Augmentation, Anatechmaz, pp. 56