Aspect
Programmed AI Systems
Emergent AI Systems
Purpose
Predefined and fixed
Evolves dynamically based on context
Behavior
Predictable within programmed rules
Unpredictable but contextually adaptive
Learning Approach
Supervised,guided by human labels
Self-directed,recursive adaptation
Outputs
Task-specific and deterministic
Open-ended and exploratory
Role in Society
Tools for automation and optimization
Collaborative systems for discovery
Interpretability
High but rigid
Low initially but meaningful over time