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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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov.
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One search through artificial intelligence chatbots generates an exponential amount of 25 times more electricity than a Google search and will become the predominant energy consumer across several countries in a mere number of years.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
That’s led to something of a nuclear bonanza among Big Tech companies, many of which have expressed interest in nuclear power to fuel their artificial intelligence ambitions.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
Is generative artificial intelligence Hollywood’s friend or foe?
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
One search through artificial intelligence chatbots generates an exponential amount of 25 times more electricity than a Google search and will become the predominant energy consumer across several countries in a mere number of years.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
That’s led to something of a nuclear bonanza among Big Tech companies, many of which have expressed interest in nuclear power to fuel their artificial intelligence ambitions.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Artificial intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20intelligence. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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