Weak AI

Weak AI is used to refer to:

• An artificial intelligence system which is not intended to match or exceed the capabilities of human beings, as opposed to strong AI, which is. Also known as applied AI or narrow AI. (See strong AI)

• A system that matches or exceeds human intelligence in a narrowly defined field but does not do so in broader fields.

• The weak AI hypothesis: the philosophical position that machines can demonstrate intelligence, but do not necessarily have a mind, mental states or consciousness. (See philosophy of artificial intelligence or John Searle's definition of Strong AI in Chinese room)