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artificial intelligence
/ˌɑː.tɪ.fɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/
[/ˌɑː.tɪ.fɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/]
machine intelligence
Advancednoun
Definition
The ability of computers to perform tasks that normally require human thinking, such as learning and decision-making.
Example
Artificial intelligence now helps doctors detect diseases in medical scans more quickly and accurately.
Artificial intelligence now helps doctors detect diseases in medical scans more quickly and accurately.
Etymology
The phrase was coined by John McCarthy in 1956, combining 'artificial' (man-made) and 'intelligence'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often abbreviated 'AI'; covers chatbots, image recognition, and many modern tools.