Glossary of Terms

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Keyword Definition
AI Bias The tendency for AI systems to favor certain groups or individuals based on factors such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
AI Negative Impact On The Environment The detrimental effects of artificial intelligence on the natural environment, including increased energy consumption and waste generation.
Algorithm A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing a task, often used in artificial intelligence to guide machine learning.
Artificial Creativity The ability of machines or AI systems to produce original and creative works, such as art, music, or writing.
Artificial General Intelligence A hypothetical form of artificial intelligence that possesses human-like cognitive abilities across a broad range of domains.
Artificial Intelligence The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems.
Artificial Neural Networks Computational models inspired by the structure and function of biological neural networks that are used in artificial intelligence and machine learning to recognize patterns and make predictions.
Autonomous Vehicles Vehicles that are capable of operating without human intervention, using sensors and machine learning algorithms to navigate and make decisions.
Big Data Extremely large data sets that can be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, often used in conjunction with machine learning.
Chatbots Computer programs that use natural language processing and machine learning to simulate conversation with human users.
Cognitive Computing A type of artificial intelligence that attempts to simulate human thought processes and decision-making.
Computer Vision A field of artificial intelligence that enables computers to interpret and understand the visual world, including images and videos.
Cost Savings The reduction in expenses or overhead through the implementation of AI.
Data Analysis The process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision-making.
Data Center Emissions The carbon emissions produced by data centers that store and process massive amounts of data for AI applications.
Data Mining The process of discovering patterns in large data sets using machine learning and statistical techniques.
Deep Learning A type of machine learning algorithm that uses layers of neural networks to learn and make predictions from complex data sets.
Dependency On AI As AI becomes more integrated into various domains, there is a risk of over-reliance and reduced human autonomy.
Ethical Dilemmas AI systems often face ethical dilemmas where they have to make decisions that may have moral implications, raising concerns about accountability and responsibility.
Expert Systems A type of artificial intelligence that uses a knowledge base and inference rules to solve complex problems in a specialized domain.
Explainability Explainability is the ability to provide understandable explanations or justifications for the decisions and outcomes generated by an AI system.
Generative AI A subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on creating machines or models capable of generating new content or responses based on existing data or patterns.
Generative Models Machine learning models that can generate new and original content, such as images, texts, or music.
Genetic Algorithm An optimization algorithm that mimics the process of natural selection.
Genetic Algorithms A type of machine learning algorithm that uses principles of evolution to generate solutions to complex problems.
Intelligent Agents Machine learning software that acts autonomously on a user's behalf.
Job Displacement The potential loss of jobs as AI systems become more capable and automated processes replace human labor.
Lack Of Creativity AI systems are limited to what they have been trained on and cannot generate truly original ideas or concepts.
Limited Emotional Intelligence AI lacks the ability to understand and empathize with human emotions, which can limit its effectiveness in certain applications.
Machine Learning A field of study that uses statistical algorithms to enable a machine to improve its performance on a specific task.
Natural Language Processing The ability of a computer system to understand, interpret, and generate human language.
Neural Networks A type of machine learning algorithm modeled after the structure of the human brain, capable of learning complex patterns and relationships.
Predictive Analytics Using historical data and machine learning algorithms to make predictions about future events or outcomes.
Privacy Concerns AI systems collect and process vast amounts of personal data, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.
Reinforcement Learning A type of machine learning that involves training a system through trial-and-error using feedback from its environment.
Robotics A field of artificial intelligence that focuses on the design, construction, and operation of robots.
Security Risks AI systems can be vulnerable to hacking and manipulation, leading to potential security breaches and misuse of information.
Transparency Transparency refers to the ability to clearly understand and interpret the inner workings and decision-making processes of an AI system.
Unsupervised Learning A type of machine learning where the model learns patterns and relationships in data without explicit supervision or labeled examples.