Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI or machine intelligence) is the simulation of intelligent behaviour in computers, or the capacity of a machine to demonstrate intelligent human processes.

These processes include problem-solving, learning (acquiring new information and rules for how to use it), reasoning (using rules to reach conclusions), speech recognition, and self-correction. In a nutshell, Artificial Intelligence refers to a system’s ability to analyse its environment, learn from it, and use that information to achieve its goals successfully.

AI characterises many technologies we use today, such as Siri (the personal assistant on Apple devices), Alexa (the virtual assistant by Amazon), and even Netflix (a media-services provider).