Artificial Intelligence: It's Not Just Science Fiction! (A Simple Guide) You've probably heard the term "Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" thrown around a lot lately. Maybe you picture robots taking over the world, or super-smart computers that can do anything. While some of that makes for great movies, the reality of AI is a bit more… well, fundamental. Don't worry, you don't need a computer science degree to understand the basics. Think of AI as simply making computers think and learn like humans (in some ways!). So, What Exactly Is This "Thinking"? When we say a computer is "thinking," we don't mean it has feelings or consciousness like you and me. Instead, it means it can: Learn from data: Just like we learn from experience, AI systems can analyze huge amounts of information (like text, images, or numbers) and find patterns. Solve problems: Based on what it has learned, an AI can make decisions, answer questions, and ...