Artificial intelligence
Definition
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems, enabling tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding.
A branch of computer science focused on creating systems that perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence, including machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.
Technology that mimics cognitive functions associated with the human mind, like decision-making and pattern recognition, often powering tools from virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles.
Examples
My artificial intelligence thermostat turned the house into a sauna because it 'learned' I like it hot after one spicy taco night.
Artificial intelligence finally beat me at chess, but it still can't figure out why I keep losing my keys.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, my dating app now matches me with people who also hate small talk—efficiency at its finest.
Artificial intelligence wrote my boss's email, which is why it sounds so robotically optimistic about our deadlines.