MP>  > "AI" has recently turned into a gigantic blanket term. It used to refer
 MP>  > stuff like "Eliza" but now it also covers "anything that is automated."
 MP>  > example, they said on the radio "AI will now be giving tickets to
 MP>  > motorists." They really mean "An automated computer process will be giv
 MP>  > tickets to motorists."
 MP> 
 MP> Automated, repetitious processes are one thing.  AI is supposed to
 MP> include a decision making element.  Like the driverless cars you
 MP> mentioned.  They must be able to decide whether or not to stop at a red
 MP> light, or before hitting a jaywalker.  A simple automated process would
 MP> just run the pedestrian over, while AI automation should stop until the
 MP> unexpected obstacle has cleared its path.

I have an online form with an action page that checks to make sure that the form was filled out properly before accepting it. The action page makes decisions and acts accordingly. Of course this is not as useful as robot assassins, but I see no difference in the amount of "AI." Am I missing something?

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