ADVANCEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A REVIEW OF CURRENT TRENDS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Explainable AI, Autonomous Systems, HealthcareAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undergone significant advancements, leading to groundbreaking innovations in multiple fields such as healthcare, robotics, finance,and autonomous systems. This paper reviewsthe current trends in AI, focusing on theevolution of deep learning architectures,reinforcement learning, and explainable AI(XAI). The study explores the impact of AIintegration with emerging technologies likeIoT and edge computing, as well as thechallengesandethicalimplicationssurrounding its widespread adoption.Furthermore, it discusses the futuredirections of AI, particularly its potential forsolving complex global challenges and
shaping the next generation of intelligentsystems
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