BASIC APPLICATION PROGRAMS

Future and Intelligent Agent

Introduction

  Basic Application  Programsare computer programs  that are designed for end users and most importantly , combined into the system itself.

Basic Application Programs

 Basic application software also known as general purpose applications and productivity applications.

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 These programs are widely used in every occupation:

➢ Word Processors

➢ Spread sheets

➢ Database Management

➢ Presentation programs

Few more Examples…

Used to create text-based documents: 

➢ Memos, letters, and faxes 

➢ Newsletters, manuals, and brochures

Word processing programs:

➢ Microsoft Word 

➢ Corel WordPerfect 

➢ Apple Pages 

➢ OpenOffice Writer 

➢ Google Docs 

AI and Intelligent Agents

 *Actually AI has its significant effect on basic applications programs (BAP) .Programs like word processors and autocorrect…..etc are turning into AI apps in general and especially Machine Learning.

What does Intelligent Agent mean?

 * An intelligent agent is a type of software application that searches, retrieves and presents information from the Internet.

 * This application automates the process of extracting data from the Internet, such as information selected based on a predefined criterion, keywords or any specified information/entity to be searched. Intelligent agents are often used in Web browsers, news retrieval services and online shopping. An intelligent agent may also be called an agent or bot.

In other words, An intelligent agent is basically a piece of software taking decisions and executing some actions. With the recent growth of AI, deep/reinforcement/machine learning, agents are becoming more and more intelligent with time.

Some of the popular examples:

 * Data-mining agents

 * User or personal agents

 * Monitoring-and-surveillance or predictive agents

 * Buyer agents or shopping bot

 * Your personal assistant in smartphones

 * Programs running in self-driving cars. These programs need to take “rational” decisions and not just any decision. This is a critical component for intelligent agents involving AI.

 * AI-bots inside gaming platforms. Ever tried playing on legendary or death-mode difficulties?

   * Algorithms run by big corporate companies catering your needs and services. Ever noticed how the things you were talking about or looking over Facebook suddenly pops up on YouTube or Google Ads?

CLIPPY!

 * Clippy, the infamous Microsoft Office assistant.