AI & Technology

What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science focused on building systems that perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing images, making predictions, and solving problems. Most modern AI learns patterns from large amounts of data rather than following hand-written rules for every situation.

Narrow AI vs. General AI

Today’s AI systems are narrow: each is built for specific kinds of tasks, such as translating text or recommending products. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI that could perform any intellectual task a person can — remains a research goal.

Common Examples

Chatbots and writing assistants, spam filters, voice assistants, navigation apps, fraud detection, and photo search all rely on AI techniques such as machine learning and deep learning.

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Last updated: September 29, 2026. This definition is for general educational purposes only. It is not financial, investment, tax, legal, or medical advice, and it does not recommend any product or course of action. For decisions about your own situation, consult a qualified professional.