What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the branch of computer science focused on creating machines and software capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning from experience, understanding natural language, recognizing patterns, solving problems, and making decisions. Essentially, AI enables computers to mimic cognitive functions such as reasoning, perception, and language understanding. There are different types of AI, ranging from narrow AI, which is designed to perform specific tasks (like voice assistants or image recognition), to general AI, which would have the ability to perform any intellectual task a human can do. AI technologies often rely on methods like machine learning, where systems improve their performance by analyzing data, and deep learning, a subset of machine learning that uses neural networks to model complex patterns. Overall, AI is transforming many fields including healthcare, finance, transportation, and entertainment by automating processes, enhancing decision-making, and enabling new capabilities that were previously difficult or impossible for machines.