AI

Definition

AI (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) is a noun referring to the field of computer science and engineering concerned with creating machines or software that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, perception, and decision-making.

Parts of Speech

• Noun (abbreviation)

Pronunciation

General English

• IPA: /ˌeɪˈaɪ/
• Respelling: AY-eye

Etymology

Mid 20th century (coined 1956 at the Dartmouth Workshop): abbreviation of artificial intelligence, from Latin artificialis “artificial” + English intelligence “capacity to learn and understand.”

Derivatives

• artificial intelligence (noun)
• AI-powered (adjective)
• AI-driven (adjective)
• AI researcher (noun)
• AI ethics (noun)

Synonyms

• machine intelligence
• computational intelligence
• cognitive computing

Antonyms

• human intelligence
• natural intelligence

Usage

The noun "AI" is used in technical, business, and popular contexts to refer to systems and applications that simulate human cognitive functions. For example, "Many companies are integrating AI into customer support chatbots," or "Advances in AI are driving breakthroughs in medical diagnosis."

Related Terms

• Machine learning: A subset of AI where systems learn from data.
• Neural network: A computational model inspired by the human brain.
• Deep learning: Neural networks with many layers for high-level feature learning.
• Algorithm: A step-by-step computational procedure.
• Automation: Use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The branch of computer science concerned with creating intelligent machines – studies and develops algorithms and models that enable computers to perform tasks such as perception, reasoning, and language understanding.
  • Example: "Researchers published a paper on new reinforcement learning techniques in AI."
• Systems or applications that simulate human cognitive abilities – includes expert systems, natural language processors, and autonomous agents.
  • Example: "Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa use AI to interpret and respond to user commands."