AI vs Traditional Feature Decision

Format: Decide whether a feature should be implemented with AI or traditional programming.

Decision Framework:

Conditions for using AI (meet at least 2):
□ Input is unstructured (natural language, images, audio)
□ Rules are too complex to write manually
□ The answer is not uniquely determined
□ Requires understanding context and intent
□ Can tolerate occasional errors

Conditions for using traditional programming (meet at least 2):
□ Results must be 100% accurate (financial calculations, medical data)
□ Logic is clear and can be expressed with if/else
□ Latency-sensitive (must respond in <100ms)
□ Running cost is a key concern
□ No need to understand natural language

Exercise: Decide whether the following features should use AI or traditional programming:

1. Email spam filtering → ?
2. Password strength validation → ?
3. Product recommendations → ?
4. Form validation → ?
5. Automated customer service replies → ?
6. Order status calculation → ?
7. Text sentiment analysis → ?
8. Tax calculation → ?