'A gem from Muslim history': President Alvi explains origin of algorithm
He said Algorithm is a latainisation of name of Muslim scientist Al-Khwarizmi who also authored "the science and word "Algebra".
By Web Desk
November 17, 2018
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday announced to launch a "huge" program to teach artificial intelligence in Pakistan.
Before announcing his plan about the initiative, the president explained etymology of word "algorithm" saying it was a gem from Muslim history.
He said Algorithm is a latainisation of name of Muslim scientist Al-Khwarizmi who also authored "the science and word "Algebra".
"Today Algorithms as a simple set of rules for a task to be performed is the basis of Artifical Intel", he said.
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