Question: Which of the following statements accurately describe artificial intelligence? Select all that apply.
- Artificial intelligence uses data patterns to make predictions and choose actions.
- A calculator returning “36” when a user enters “6 x 6” is an example of artificial intelligence.
- A financial institution analyzing knowledge about potential fraud based on past transactions is an example of artificial intelligence.
- As artificial intelligence obtains new knowledge, it continues to adapt and improve.
Explanation
Artificial intelligence works by identifying relationships in data that can support predictions, classifications, or recommended actions. Fraud detection fits this concept because past transaction patterns can help flag unusual or risky activity. Some AI systems can improve when updated with new data, especially when machine learning is part of the system design. This separates AI from tools that only follow fixed instructions.
Why the other options are incorrect
Calculator returning “36” is incorrect because it follows a fixed arithmetic rule rather than learning from data or adapting.
Source for verification
https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-artificial-intelligence
https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-machine-learning
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