Below is a list of 50 common artificial intelligence (AI) and technology with short definitions. These terms a broad spectrum of concepts in artificial intelligence and technology.
- Algorithm: A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): The simulation of human intelligence in machines.
- Machine Learning: A subset of AI that involves training algorithms to improve performance based on data.
- Neural Network: A computing system inspired by the human brain’s network of neurons, used in AI.
- Deep Learning: A type of machine learning involving neural networks with many layers.
- Data Mining: The process of discovering patterns and knowledge from large amounts of data.
- Big Data: Extremely large data sets that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): The ability of a computer program to understand and process human language.
- Computer Vision: A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and make decisions based on visual data.
- Robotics: The branch of technology dealing with the design, construction, and operation of robots.
- Automation: The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.
- Predictive Analytics: The use of data, statistical algorithms, and machine learning techniques to predict future outcomes.
- Chatbot: An AI program designed to simulate conversation with human users.
- Virtual Reality (VR): A simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world.
- Augmented Reality (AR): An enhanced version of reality created by using technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device.
- Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger used to record transactions across many computers.
- Cryptocurrency: A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security.
- Internet of Things (IoT): The interconnection of everyday objects via the internet, allowing them to send and receive data.
- Cloud Computing: The delivery of computing services over the internet, including storage, processing, and software.
- Quantum Computing: A type of computing that uses quantum bits (qubits) to process information in ways classical computers cannot.
- Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.
- Encryption: The process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
- Data Privacy: Protecting personal information from unauthorized access and ensuring it is used appropriately.
- API (Application Programming Interface): A set of tools and protocols for building software and applications.
- Edge Computing: Processing data near the source of data generation rather than in a centralized data-processing warehouse.
- Haptic Technology: Technology that simulates the sense of touch through vibrations, forces, or motions.
- Facial Recognition: A biometric software application capable of uniquely identifying or verifying a person by comparing and analyzing patterns based on the person’s facial contours.
- Smart Contract: A self-executing contract with the terms of the agreement directly written into lines of code.
- Ethical AI: The study and application of ethical principles in the development and use of AI technologies.
- Digital Twin: A virtual model of a process, product, or service.
- 5G: The fifth generation of mobile network technology, offering faster speeds and more reliable internet connections.
- Autonomous Vehicles: Vehicles capable of sensing their environment and moving safely with little or no human input.
- Wearable Technology: Electronic devices worn on the body that track health data, provide alerts, and more.
- Smart Home: A home equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by a smartphone or computer.
- Distributed Ledger: A database that is consensually shared and synchronized across multiple sites, institutions, or geographies.
- Virtual Assistant: An AI-based software agent that can perform tasks or services based on user commands or questions.
- Sentiment Analysis: The use of natural language processing to determine the emotional tone behind words.
- Reinforcement Learning: A type of machine learning where an agent learns to make decisions by taking actions in an environment to achieve maximum cumulative reward.
- Swarm Intelligence: The collective behavior of decentralized, self-organized systems, typically natural or artificial.
- Neurotechnology: Technology that influences how people understand the brain and how we can control devices with our minds.
- 3D Printing: The process of creating a three-dimensional object by layering materials based on digital models.
- Biometrics: The measurement and statistical analysis of people’s unique physical and behavioral characteristics.
- Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers.
- Smart Grid: An electricity supply network that uses digital communications technology to detect and react to local changes in usage.
- Knowledge Graph: A network of real-world entities and their relationships, used to enhance search results with more contextually relevant information.
- Federated Learning: A machine learning technique that trains an algorithm across multiple decentralized devices without sharing data.
- Explainable AI (XAI): AI systems designed to be transparent in their decision-making processes.
- Generative Adversarial Network (GAN): A class of machine learning frameworks where two neural networks contest with each other to create better data outputs.
- Digital Ethics: The study of how technology should be used and the ethical implications of its use.
- Smart City: An urban area that uses various types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information used to manage assets and resources efficiently.