Definition

1. Noun:
   • Artificial Intelligence: The branch of computer science concerned with developing machines and software capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation.
   • A sloth species: A type of three-toed sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) native to South America, characterized by long claws and slow movement.
   • A military intelligence agency: An abbreviation for the U.S. Army's Intelligence agency, responsible for providing synchronized intelligence to commanders.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Artificial Intelligence):
  • The company is investing heavily in AI to improve its product recommendations.
  • Many experts are discussing the ethical implications of advanced AI.
• Noun (Sloth):
  • The ai, or three-toed sloth, spends most of its life hanging upside down in trees.
• Noun (Military Agency):
  • The report was prepared by AI for the operational commander.

Advanced Usage

• "Narrow AI": Refers to artificial intelligence systems designed to perform a specific, limited task (e.g., playing chess, filtering spam). Contrasts with theoretical "General AI."
  • Most current applications, like voice assistants, are examples of narrow AI.
• "AI-powered": Describes a tool, application, or system that uses artificial intelligence as its core functionality.
  • The new camera has AI-powered features for better portrait mode.

Variants and Related Words

• A.I.: A common alternative spelling using periods, especially in formal or older texts.
• Artificial Intelligence: The full, formal term for the field of computer science.
• Machine Learning (ML): A core subset and methodology within AI focused on enabling systems to learn and improve from data without explicit programming.

Synonyms

• Machine Intelligence: A synonym for artificial intelligence.
• Cognitive Computing: A related term often used to describe AI systems that mimic human thought processes.

Related Phrases

• "AI ethics": The study of moral issues and guidelines pertaining to the development and use of artificial intelligence.
  • The conference panel focused on the challenges of AI ethics.
• "AI winter": A historical period of reduced funding and interest in artificial intelligence research.
  • Researchers hope new breakthroughs will prevent another AI winter.

Noun

1. the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse
2. a sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot
3. the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively
   • workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots
4. an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized intelligence to tactical and operational and strategic level commanders