A Working Definition

Artificial intelligence refers to computer systems that perform tasks which normally require human intelligence — understanding language, recognizing images, or making decisions based on data.

Narrow vs General AI

Nearly all AI in use today is “narrow” — extremely good at one specific task, like translation or image recognition — rather than the general, human-like intelligence often depicted in fiction.

Why It Matters Now

Advances in computing power and data availability have made AI systems dramatically more capable and accessible over the past few years.