Will it be valid to say that not all the devices which are termed as "smart" are AI-enabled? Justify this statement. Explain any two examples from the daily life which are commonly misunderstood as AI.
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Model Answer
Yes, it is valid to say that not all "smart" devices are AI-enabled.
"Smart" simply means a device can connect to the internet or perform automated tasks. AI, however, requires the ability to learn from data, make decisions, and improve over time. A device can be smart without having any AI capability.
Two commonly misunderstood examples:
- Smart TV – A Smart TV connects to the internet and runs apps like Netflix or YouTube. It does not learn or make decisions on its own; it simply executes programmed functions. Hence, it is smart but not AI-enabled.
- Smart Street Lights – These lights turn on/off automatically based on a timer or light sensor. This is pre-programmed automation, not AI, as no learning or data-based decision-making is involved.
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Explanation
- The question tests whether you understand the difference between "smart" (connected/automated) and "AI-enabled" (learns from data, makes decisions).
- CBSE examiners expect: one clear justification statement + two distinct, well-explained examples. Avoid listing examples without explaining why they are not AI.
- Do not confuse automation/connectivity with machine learning or intelligence — that distinction is the core of the answer.
- Keep each example to 2 lines: name it, describe what it does, state why it is NOT AI.