Technical
Narrow AI (task-specific AI)
AI systems designed to perform a specific task or domain.
Definition
An AI system engineered to solve a particular task or operate within a limited problem domain (e.g., NLP, computer vision, virtual assistants). These systems are data-driven, trained for specific functions, and generally do not generalize beyond their trained scope; the report adopts this operational definition to guide public-sector deployment and risk assessment.
Related Terms
Narrow (task-specific) AI
AI systems designed to perform a specific task....
Restricted AI (IAR)
AI for limited, task-specific applications....
Highly capable narrow AI
Domain-focused foundation models with strong capability in a specific area....
Applied AI
Narrow AI systems built for specific sector tasks....
Assisted Intelligence
AI that automates specific tasks under human supervision....