Post 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence?

 Artificial Intelligence (AI) means giving machines or computers the ability to think and learn like humans.

It allows them to make decisions, recognize patterns, and perform tasks without being told every single step.

AI systems learn through something called machine learning, which means they improve by studying data  just like how people learn from experience.
For example, when you type on Google and it suggests what you want to search, that’s AI predicting your need.

AI is everywhere  in your phone camera that detects faces, in YouTube recommendations, and even in your email spam filter.
It helps people save time, reduce mistakes, and get information faster.

However, AI does not have feelings or common sense like humans. It only works with the data and instructions it is given.
This is why humans must guide and control how AI is used.

Russell, S. J., & Norvig, P. (2021). Artificial intelligence: A modern approach (4th ed.). Pearson.

Image: A human brain connected to a digital brain.

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