Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the technology aimed at creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It’s like equipping machines with the ability to "think,"
learn, and solve problems in a way similar to humans.
AI encompasses different levels of capability. Narrow or weak AI specializes in specific tasks, such as recognizing faces in photos or playing chess, and it’s the type we use in our daily lives today. For example, when your phone unlocks by recognizing your face or when Netflix recommends movies.
Unlike traditional programs that follow fixed rules, modern
AI systems can
learn from experience and adapt to new situations. They use techniques like
machine learning to identify patterns in data and improve their performance over time.
AI is transforming fields as diverse as medicine (disease diagnosis), education (personalized tutors), transportation (autonomous vehicles), and art (image and music generation). However, it’s important to understand that despite its name, this "intelligence" differs from human intelligence: it’s a simulation of intelligent behaviors, not a replica of human consciousness.