artificial intelligence

noun

1

: the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior

A Monmouth University poll released last week found that only 9 percent of Americans believed that computers with artificial intelligence would do more good than harm to society.

—Shira Ovide

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

see also generative artificial intelligence

2

: a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers

researchers working in artificial intelligence

Examples of artificial intelligence in a Sentence

a robot with artificial intelligence

Recent Examples on the Web

The former, notably, is unlikely to gain any traction after its use of artificial intelligence vocals imitating Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg prompted Shakur’s estate to threaten a lawsuit, and the song was removed the next day. —Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 8 May 2024

Pearson currently offers a vast suite of learning programs aimed at educating workers about the manifold uses and applications of artificial intelligence. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

artificial intelligence

noun

: the power of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior