ai
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ai, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Artificial intelligence; computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ai
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Originated 1685–95, from Brazilian Portuguese aí, from Old Tupi a'y.
Full origin of ai →Frequently asked questions
What does “ai” mean?
The word “ai” means artificial intelligence; computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. In plain terms, most commonly the abbreviation for "artificial intelligence"; rarely, a type of sloth.
How do you pronounce “ai”?
“Ai” is pronounced AH-ee (/ˈɑ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “ai” in a sentence?
Here is “ai” used in a sentence: “The company built an AI to answer customer questions.”
What part of speech is “ai”?
Depending on how it is used, “ai” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “ai” a common word?
“Ai” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ai” have?
“Ai” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: artificial intelligence; computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
What is the difference between AI and machine learning?
AI (artificial intelligence) is the broad field of building computer systems that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, while machine learning is one approach within AI in which systems learn patterns from data rather than following fixed rules. All machine learning is AI, but AI also includes other techniques.
What is the difference between AI and automation?
Automation follows fixed, pre-programmed steps to carry out repetitive tasks, while AI aims to handle tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as recognising images or understanding language, and can adapt to new inputs. Automation does exactly what it is told, whereas AI can make judgements or predictions.
Should 'AI' be written in capital letters?
Yes, 'AI' is an abbreviation of 'artificial intelligence' and is normally written with two capital letters. The full term 'artificial intelligence' is written in lower case unless it begins a sentence or appears in a title.
Do you write 'a AI' or 'an AI'?
You write 'an AI', because the choice depends on sound rather than spelling and the letters 'AI' are read starting with a vowel sound ('ay'). The same rule gives 'an AI system' when 'AI' is spoken as letters.