Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. AI can be broadly categorized into two types:

  1. Narrow or weak AI, which is designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks. Examples include image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing.
  2. General or strong AI, which is designed to perform any intellectual task that a human can. This type of AI is still largely theoretical and is not currently available.

AI technologies rely on algorithms that use data and statistical models to learn and make predictions or decisions. Machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing are some of the key techniques used in AI.

AI has numerous applications in various fields, including healthcare, finance, education, transportation, and entertainment. Some of the most prominent examples of AI today include voice assistants such as Siri and Alexa, self-driving cars, and personalized recommendations on streaming services like Netflix and Spotify.

While AI has the potential to bring significant benefits to society, there are also concerns about the ethical and social implications of its use. These include issues related to privacy, bias, and job displacement.