AI Security Tools: Fundamentals and Applications

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Learning ObjectivesAfter studying this chapter, readers will be able to: Understand the concept of Artificial Intelligence.  Explain the importance of AI security. Identify security risks associated with AI systems.  Describe the AI security lifecycle. Recognize common AI attacks with real-world examples. Overview of Artificial Intelligence What is Artificial Intelligence?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that focuses on designing intelligent systems capable of performing tasks that normally require human intelligence.These tasks include learning from data, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding natural language, recognizing images, making decisions, and adapting to new situations.Unlike traditional software, which follows predefined rules, AI systems learn patterns from data and improve their performance over time using algorithms and models. DefinitionArtificial Intelligence is the capability of a computer system to simulate human intelligence by learning, reasoning, perceiving, and making decisions based on data.Evolution of AI Year Milestone 1950 Alan Turing proposed the Turing Test 1956 John McCarthy coined the term "Artificial Intelligence" 1980 Expert Systems gained popularity