Definition Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (often abbreviated in AI) is a branch of computer science that aims at creating software to simulate human thinking for solving problems or completing a task. Notable examples are machine learning software programs that, by cumulating large datasets and human feedback overtime, are capable of improving their output. Other examples include natural language recognition software or automatic translation software that aim at reproducing human understanding of speeches.

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