Category: Artificial Intelligence

Students should build a classifier for a multiclass image dataset such as CIFAR-10 or TinyImageNet.
Students should implement a convolutional neural network (CNN).
They should use convolutional and fully connected layers rather than attention mechanisms.
Students may start with any tutorial found online or in books, though they should build on that with original experimentation and observations.
See the slides from the Deep Learning lecture on Chapter 21. As before, the recommended platform is: Python, Jupyter Notebook, Tensorflow.
The grader will take into account correctness of the experiment, clarity of the code and explanation, rigor with which the model was evaluated, and cleverness in trying things.

This in an intro to Al class, the code shouldn’t be complex. It is in Python, code should be basic and avoid using complex syntax.
Test files are provided, it should pass all the tests in both of them, the code will be run through hidden tests so it should pass those too.
Also the code has the general structure and some helper functions, which shouldn’t me modified.

Research, Code, and Paper Submission Assignment
Attached Requirement Document
Requirements: Need finish the work | .doc file

I need help writing a high quality technical paper on a unique idea I’ve had in AI. The idea is for sentient artificial intelligence. My rough work so far:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvE2Itflotjh5v…

Your Assignment
This will be your chance to look in more depth at other disruptors currently active in the market.
What
follows are a list of several disruptors, you should choose one. Next
research this topic to find a specific application of it. Describe where
it is being used. Describe its potential. Next describe the some of the
current challenges. When do you expect that this will become a viable
product?

On to the Assignment
Before doing the assignment stop, think and reflect before you write a word.
Next, post to this discussion board your answer to these questions:
Reflect
on the material in this unit. Why do we as consumers need an autonomous
vehicle? What benefits do they provide us that we do not already have?
How will they make our lives better?
Next look at society in
general and provide me what benefits the autonomous vehicle could bring
to society that justifies moving to this type of transportation.
Explain why companies like GM are all in in developing autonous vehicles.

Introducing you to the Autonomous Vehicle:
What is an Autonomous Vehicle?
An autonomous vehicle, or a driverless
vehicle, is one that is able to operate itself and perform necessary
functions without any human intervention. In particular, it is a vehicle
that can drive itself from a starting point to a predetermined
destination in “autopilot” mode. As we will see these cars use various
in-vehicle technologies and sensors, including adaptive cruise control,
active steering (steer by wire), anti-lock braking systems (brake by
wire), GPS navigation technology, lasers and radar.
Lets Experience an Autonomous Vehicle
Most of us have never seen or been inside of a autonomous vehicle.
The following is an promo piece for Waymo one of the companies that is offering autonomous vehicle trips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5Yo6HN5b2Hco70HosIzZA
For an actual demonstration on an autonomous ride look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy0GaUv8kGg
Assignment
This is worth 10% of this module’s grade
Please answer the following questions by uploading your answers to Canvas
What was your impression of the drive in the autonomous vehicle? How was it what you expected? How did it surprise you
Why is it important that these type of promotions are being placed on things like YouTube and Facebook?

Create the Business Case for the Autonomous Vehicle
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this unit you will be able to
Explain what the business case for a project is and why it is important to a business
Describe the business case for autonomous vehicles and explain why they are attractive to certain companies
Describe some of the challenges faced by autonomous vehicles that make the autonomous vehicle a risky business.
Lesson
Before the Autonomous Car will be created a business case must exist to go forward.
What is a Business Case. Why Do You Need One?
A business case is a formal document or presentation that
outlines the justification for a proposed project or investment. It is
used to provide a comprehensive analysis of the benefits, costs, risks,
and other important aspects of the initiative, to persuade stakeholders
that the project is worthwhile and should be undertaken. A business case
captures the reasoning for initiating a project or task.
A well-prepared business case helps stakeholders understand the
rationale behind a proposed project, assess its viability, and make
informed decisions based on a thorough analysis of benefits, costs,
risks, and implementation strategies. Business cases are presented in a
formal structured format.
A business case is the justification for why a project is chosen and
pursued to completion. When a business case cannot be made, the project
is abandoned as it is a waste of time, money and resource. In the case
where we are applying new technology, here AI, to an autonomous vehicle
you can expect you can be certain a lot of effort and time was spent to
create the business case. This is so because a lot of money will be
spent, pursuing a highly risky endeavor that has many potential points
where failure and setback can occur. As a result, unless there is an
high return in potential revenue, the project will not be pursued.
How to Create a Business Case
There are many different formats to a business case. Many of you have
seen examples of business cases in Systems Analysis and Design with
Systems Request and Systems Proposals and Requirements Defintion
Statements. Preparing the business case involves an assessment of the
feasibility as well as the benefits and risks of a project. They answer
the question, is the project worth doing.
They are often composed with the following parts:
Problem/Opportunity.
Benefit and Risks of the Proposition
Review of the Technology solution
The organization’s ability to complete the project.
Costs of the Project including research and development
Evaluation of Alternatives.
How the project will impact current operations, and
Recommendation.
If a project is worth doing you need to answer 4 simple questions:
What is your goal?
What’s stopping you from reaching the goal? This is a risk assesement of several factors such as
Risk of using the technology in the product
Do we have the technological expertise to complete this project?
Can we build what we are proposing
Can we integrate the technological advance to the development project
Will customers accept and purchase our product
How much change is needed to overcome any of the problems above?
Can we solve the problem in this project?
Do we want to take the risk and frustration it takes to be successful?
Is this proposed new product something we even want to undertake? Is it what we do? How will it disrupt our current operations?
Your challenge in this exercise is to answer the question should we develop an autonomous vehicle.
To Create Your Business Case Use all of the Resources in this Module Plus some additional research.
Now Your Assignment
Prior to Drafting Your Business Case
You will be involved with the
discussion board. In this discussion board you as a class will discuss
your thoughts about where the autonomous car is on the elements of this
project. You will be expected to contribute for each of the deliverables
outlined below. Think of this board as your team or collaborating
partners.
Next Create the Business Case
This will be uploaded to this unit.
You must seek out the opinions of your class. You may consult directly
with me. I am expecting this deliverable to include your analysis of the
viability of bringing to market an autonomous vehicle. You may choose a
car or a truck. You may be a car/truck manufacturer or someone who
manufactures parts for the autonomous car/truck and be certain you state
this fact.
Provide me the business case for any automomous car manufacturer to continue to go forward with the autonomous vehicle. Your business case should be between two to three pages long double spaced, with the emphasis to keep it shorter in length.
Your Business Case should only include three sections:
Problem/Opportunity.
Benefit and Risks of the Proposition
Your Assessment of the Technology Life Cycle. Where are we? See: The Technology Life Cycle
Your assessement on the innovation adoption curve. Where are we? Would You Adopt the Autonomous Car? Introduction to the Innovation Adoption Curve
What problems does the manufacturer have adopting and using the technology The Problem of Adopting and Using a New Technology
Have we, or can we meet critical price, Critial Mass,
what is the chance of displacement. How long until the autonomous car
becomes a commodity Critical Price, Critical Mass, Displacement, and Commoditization
Assess the technical/product risk through your examination of both the hype curve and the Magic Quadrant.
Hype Curve: Gartner Hype Cycle
Magic Quadrant Magic Quadrant: The Oscars of Technology
Recommendation.
Upload this to the digital drop box

(Example, from pixabay.com)
CO-2
Imagine you are an entrepreneur organizing a new business venture. It can be anything, any industry. Be as creative as you like. You need the following for establishing your “brand:”
Logo
Slogan
PROMPT:
Go to https://www.futurepedia.io/
Search for AI tools to help you create ONE of the following for this new business, your choice; there are multiple free AI tools for each. (Click links for explanation of what is logo and slogan.)
Logo
Slogan (any type of slogan)
When you have decided what to go for — logo or slogan — find at least 2 AI tools to create it. Using one of the AI tools, create your item, then try the second tool. Compare and contrast the two! Which one do you like better? Are they same? Different in any way?
NOTE: You MUST select and use the AI tools, not just make up your own logo or slogan without AI assistance. The purpose of this Discussion is to play with the AI tools, compare them, share them, and discuss them.
IN YOUR INITIAL POST:
Describe briefly your imaginary business (sentence or 2) so that we have context.
Identify the 2 AI tools you selected from Futurepedia, with links to their sites.
Post the slogan or logo you created (image attachment for logo).
Explain how the AI tools assisted in the creation of your slogan or logo; what were the steps or process?
Share your opinion of the usefulness of the tools, ease of use, and which one you like better to assist your creation.

(Example, from pixabay.com)
CO-2
Imagine you are an entrepreneur organizing a new business venture. It can be anything, any industry. Be as creative as you like. You need the following for establishing your “brand:”
Logo
Slogan
PROMPT:
Go to https://www.futurepedia.io/
Search for AI tools to help you create ONE of the following for this new business, your choice; there are multiple free AI tools for each. (Click links for explanation of what is logo and slogan.)
Logo
Slogan (any type of slogan)
When you have decided what to go for — logo or slogan — find at least 2 AI tools to create it. Using one of the AI tools, create your item, then try the second tool. Compare and contrast the two! Which one do you like better? Are they same? Different in any way?
NOTE: You MUST select and use the AI tools, not just make up your own logo or slogan without AI assistance. The purpose of this Discussion is to play with the AI tools, compare them, share them, and discuss them.
IN YOUR INITIAL POST:
Describe briefly your imaginary business (sentence or 2) so that we have context.
Identify the 2 AI tools you selected from Futurepedia, with links to their sites.
Post the slogan or logo you created (image attachment for logo).
Explain how the AI tools assisted in the creation of your slogan or logo; what were the steps or process?
Share your opinion of the usefulness of the tools, ease of use, and which one you like better to assist your creation.