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artificial intelligence

artificial intelligence

43 3.9
Computer programs and machines that can learn and solve problems like a person
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inteligencia artificial
  • I think artificial intelligence should support human beings.
  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • artificial intelligence techniques
  • artificial intelligence applications

And that is the point where they connect artificial intelligence to the human brain.

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Examples

  • New technologies, such as artificial intelligence, may provide additional levels of protection for computer-based patient records.

    Academic text (1996)
  • This software uses artificial intelligence to recommend products based on user behavior.

  • I mean everybody in artificial intelligence has that in mind.

  • Now, artificial intelligence is not one thing.

  • How could we do our jobs better with artificial intelligence?

    Academic text (2017)
  • What do we actually want from artificial intelligence?

    Academic text (2017)
  • It's horrible for employees because artificial intelligence will start taking more and more jobs.

  • The past decade has witnessed exciting advances in artificial intelligence research and applications.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Dietterich has devoted his career to machine learning and artificial intelligence.

    Academic text (2017)
  • All of these high-stakes applications require robust artificial intelligence technology.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

AI
vsartificial intelligence
  • Specialized
186 4.1

Computer systems that can learn, think, and solve problems like a human

is the full phrase used more in formal contexts than the short abbreviation

How Intelligent

superintelligence
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artificial intelligence
  • Specialized
43 3.9
routine
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16 3.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

artificial + intelligence

The compound meaning is directly derivable from 'artificial' (man-made) + 'intelligence' (ability to learn/think), yielding 'man-made intelligence' — i.e. computer systems that mimic human cognitive abilities. This compositional logic is straightforward and mirrors equivalent expressions in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Artificial intelligence gives a clear image: artificial means made by people and intelligence means the ability to 'think' and solve problems, so the phrase names machines or computer systems that can 'think' or act like a person to do tasks that usually need human intelligence.