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AI

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate Informal Slang

n. Stands for Artificial Intelligence. Computer systems or software that can do things that usually need human brainpower. You use this term when talking about machines that can learn, solve problems, or understand language.

n. Abbreviation for Artificial Intelligence. The simulation of human cognitive processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.


SIMPLE

The new phone uses AI to make your photos look better.

CONTEXTUAL

Many companies now use AI to answer basic customer questions online, freeing up human workers for harder tasks.

COMPLEX

While early AI struggled with basic pattern recognition, modern neural networks can generate highly convincing text and images, raising profound ethical questions about authorship and truth.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general field or technology; countable when referring to a specific model or system.

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