AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Also known as: Artificial Intelligence, AI
In one sentence
Making machines perform tasks that typically require human intelligence—like understanding language, recognizing patterns, or making decisions.
Explain like I'm 12
Teaching computers to be smart like humans—to understand what you say, recognize your face, or figure out problems on their own. It's like giving a computer a brain that can learn.
In context
AI powers the tools you already use daily. Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa use AI to understand your speech. Gmail uses AI to filter spam. Netflix and Spotify use AI to recommend shows and songs you might like. ChatGPT and Claude use AI to write, answer questions, and hold conversations. Self-driving cars use AI to navigate roads. The term covers everything from simple rule-based systems to advanced large language models.
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