AI (Artificial Intelligence) and SI (Synthetic Intelligence): Which one is smarter? Haha, it's not so smart to ask a question like that; it's like comparing apples and oranges.
What then is SI? SI, unlike AI, which is designed to learn and perform tasks in ways that humans do, SI is like an extraterrestrial form of intelligence. It doesn’t necessarily try to mimic how humans think and learn. Instead, it's about creating new kinds of "thoughts" that can solve problems, adapt, and maybe even think in ways that are completely different from us. It's like inventing a new creature that's intelligent but doesn't think like a human at all. Ironically, to create it, it first needs human thought.
As of today, we can see a lot of implementations of AI but it's hard to find specific implementations of what might be labeled "Synthetic Intelligence" (SI). However, there are a few examples that align with the spirit of SI:
Smart Grid Technology: Electricity distribution systems that adapt to changes in demand, supply, and failure conditions in real-time use SI principles to maintain stability and efficiency.
Autonomous Robotics: Robots that can learn and adapt to their environment in real-time, changing their behavior based on new information, demonstrate principles of SI. Such systems can be found in exploration robots in space or underwater where they must operate independently of human operators.
Adaptive Traffic Management Systems: Traffic control systems that adapt to real-time flow conditions, rather than following preset patterns, use SI principles to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion.
Moreover, one might speculate whether SI, in the guise of non-human intelligence, might be found in the secretive confines of Area 51 -:)
