Artificial Intelligence

It is the study of how computer systems can simulate intelligent processes such as learning, reasoning, and understanding symbolic information in context. Simply put, it is a branch of computer science concerned with making computers behave like humans.
A new movie called AI, directed by Steven Spielberg, depicts a society that is largely dependent on intelligent robots and computer systems. While this might be far from becoming our reality, there are several areas where AI has made considerable progress.
AI involves work in algorithms, databases, and theoretical computer science as well as fields such as neuroscience, cognitive science and cognitive psychology, mathematical logic and engineering. Some areas wherein considerable progress has been made include natural language processing applications, robotics, and computer games. One of the most successful demonstrations of AI took place way back in May 1997, when a supercomputer called Deep Blue from IBM defeated world champion Gary Kasparov in a chess match.