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Artificial Intelligence

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Definition
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. Here's a concise definition: AI is the field of computer science focused on creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.


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