artificial intelligence
noun
1
: the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior
… helped pioneer the idea that computers can exhibit artificial intelligence that mirrors human thinking.—
Richard Sandomir
Richard SandomirA Monmouth University poll … found that only 9 percent of Americans believed that computers with artificial intelligence would do more good than harm to society.—Shira Ovide
Shira OvideArtificial intelligence applications are already used behind the scenes in hospitals to automate workforce tasks, improve patient flow, for operating room scheduling and elsewhere to improve efficiency.—Liz Freeman
Liz Freeman
also, plural artificial intelligences
: a computer, computer system, or set of algorithms having this capability
Someday, our artificial intelligences will be capable enough to pass for human. —Benjamin C. Kinney
Benjamin C. Kinney … they are now eager to create artificial intelligences that can mediate human life at every level. —Edward Ongweso Jr.
see also generative artificial intelligence
Edward Ongweso Jr. 2
: a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent human behavior by computers
The school of computer science offers … undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence.—Evan Robinson-Johnson
Evan Robinson-JohnsonHe is looking to study computer science focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.—Joe McHugh
Joe McHughExamples of artificial intelligence in a Sentence
a robot with artificial intelligence
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As knowledge work increasingly involves collaboration with artificial intelligence, our capacity for thoughtful oversight, verification and integration will define workplace success.
—Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The artificial intelligence boom was just over a year old, and optimism reigned supreme among tech investors.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The three-year pact also offers a three percent 401(k) match and terms on artificial intelligence, requiring the company to consent to use a union member’s voice or likeness and allowing workers to decline a byline on work generated or edited by AI.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh's metro ranked 18th in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, by one estimate.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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Charles Towers-Clark, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The artificial intelligence boom was just over a year old, and optimism reigned supreme among tech investors.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
The three-year pact also offers a three percent 401(k) match and terms on artificial intelligence, requiring the company to consent to use a union member’s voice or likeness and allowing workers to decline a byline on work generated or edited by AI.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh's metro ranked 18th in the nation for artificial intelligence job openings in January, by one estimate.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Artificial intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20intelligence. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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