🤖 What Is AI?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines—especially computers and software systems—to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include:
- Learning from data and experience
- Reasoning and making decisions
- Understanding language and speech
- Recognizing images and patterns
- Solving problems creatively and autonomously2
🧠 How Does It Work?
AI systems are built using techniques like:
- Machine Learning (ML): Algorithms that learn from data without being explicitly programmed
- Deep Learning: A subset of ML using neural networks inspired by the human brain
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enables machines to understand and generate human language
- Computer Vision: Allows machines to interpret visual information like photos and videos
🌍 Where Is AI Used?
You probably interact with AI every day! Common applications include:
| Application | Example |
|---|---|
| Virtual Assistants | Siri, Alexa, Copilot 😉 |
| Recommendation Systems | Netflix, YouTube, Amazon |
| Autonomous Vehicles | Self-driving cars like Waymo |
| Generative Tools | AI art, music, writing, coding |
| Healthcare | Diagnosing diseases, drug discovery |
| Finance | Fraud detection, trading bots |
🧬 Fun Fact
AI as a field was officially founded in 1956, and it’s been evolving rapidly—especially since breakthroughs in deep learning and transformer models around 2012–2017.