artificial intelligence

Meaning

The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems, enabling them to perform tasks like learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. It is commonly abbreviated as AI and is used widely in discussions about technology and business.

Examples

• Many industries are being transformed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

  Many industries are being transformed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

• The new software uses artificial intelligence to predict customer behavior.

  The new software uses artificial intelligence to predict customer behavior.

• There is an ongoing debate about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

  There is an ongoing debate about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

• Self-driving cars rely heavily on artificial intelligence to navigate traffic safely.

  Self-driving cars rely heavily on artificial intelligence to navigate traffic safely.

• She is studying computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence.

  She is studying computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He works in the artificial intelligent department.

  ✓ He works in the artificial intelligence department.

  Use the noun 'intelligence' to describe the field or technology, not the adjective 'intelligent'.

• ✗ This app has a lot of artificial intelligences.

  ✓ This app uses a lot of artificial intelligence.

  'Artificial intelligence' is an uncountable noun when referring to the technology or field. You cannot pluralize it as 'intelligences' in this context.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The customer service chatbot is powered by ___.

  💡 The full term for AI.

  Show answer

  artificial intelligence

• Many people worry that ___ will replace creative jobs in the future.

  💡 The technology that enables computers to think and learn like humans.

  Show answer

  artificial intelligence