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artificial intelligence

/ˌɑː.tɪˌfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒ(ə)ns/Roman

English meaning: Artificial Intelligence

English Definition

(English)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to systems that perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence — perceiving, reasoning, learning, and problem-solving. Modern AI uses neural networks trained on vast datasets. It is transforming healthcare, agriculture, governance, and countless other sectors, raising questions about employment, privacy, and algorithmic bias.

English Definition

The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI encompasses machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

Example

India's National AI Strategy aims to position the country as a global AI hub, with applications in agriculture, healthcare, education, and smart cities.

In English: India's AI strategy targets key sectors including agriculture and healthcare.

Synonyms

  • machine intelligence
  • ML
  • cognitive computing

Antonyms / Opposites

  • natural intelligence
  • human cognition

Literary Heritage

Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?

Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?

T.S. Eliot · Poet / Critic · 20th century

The Rock

The Rock, Chorus I, 1934

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