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Artificial Intelligence

This guide contains information about artificial intelligence with a focus on its uses, limitations, and connections to academics.

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term typically applied to technologies designed to simulate human intelligence. A definition provided by ChatGPT, a popular version of generative AI states, "AI refers to the field of computer science focused on creating systems capable of performing tasks that would normally require human intelligence. These tasks include learning from data, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding natural language, and perception (like recognizing speech or images). AI systems can range from simple rule-based programs to advanced machine learning models that can adapt and improve over time. Essentially, AI is about building machines that can think and act in ways that seem intelligent" ("Define artificial intelligence").   

Definitions from various organizations can be found below: