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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science focused on enabling machines to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. Key features include the simulation of human intelligence, autonomy, and a wide range of applications like virtual assistants and autonomous vehicles. AI works by ingesting data, identifying patterns, and using algorithms, with subsets including machine learning and deep learning.

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What is AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science focused on enabling machines to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. Key features include the simulation of human intelligence, autonomy, and a wide range of applications like virtual assistants and autonomous vehicles. AI works by ingesting data, identifying patterns, and using algorithms, with subsets including machine learning and deep learning.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad field of computer science focused on creating systems and

technologies that enable machines to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.
These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, understanding and generating
language, making decisions, and even demonstrating creativity.

Key Features of AI

Simulation of Human Intelligence: AI systems are designed to mimic cognitive processes such as
reasoning, learning from experience, recognizing patterns, and adapting to new situations.

Autonomy and Adaptability: Many AI systems can operate without continuous human oversight,
learning from data and improving their performance over time.

Wide Range of Applications: AI powers technologies like virtual assistants (e.g., Siri, Alexa),
recommendation systems (e.g., Netflix, Amazon), autonomous vehicles, advanced search engines,
chatbots, and creative tools that generate text, images, or music.

How AI Works

AI systems typically work by:

Ingesting large amounts of data

Identifying patterns and relationships within that data

Using algorithms to make predictions, recommendations, or decisions based on new inputs

Machine learning and deep learning are important subsets of AI:

Machine learning involves training computers to learn from data and improve over time without
being explicitly programmed for each task.

Deep learning uses neural networks with many layers to automatically extract features and solve
complex problems, such as image or speech recognition.

Types and Subfields


Narrow AI: Most current AI systems are designed for specific tasks (e.g., language translation, playing
chess) and do not possess general intelligence.

General AI (AGI): A theoretical form of AI that would match or exceed human intelligence across a
wide range of activities. This level has not yet been achieved.

Generative AI: AI systems capable of creating new content, such as text, images, or music, based on
user prompts (e.g., ChatGPT, DALL-E).

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