noun
Common
ai
AH-ee
Ai (noun) means Artificial intelligence; computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Example: “Our school is learning how an AI can sort photos into folders automatically.”
noun
1
Artificial intelligence; computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
"Our school is learning how an AI can sort photos into folders automatically."
"The company built an AI to answer customer questions."
"She used AI to help draft the report."
2
A three-toed sloth native to South America.
"Visitors to the rainforest reserve were thrilled to spot an ai hanging in a tree."
"The ai is known for sleeping for much of the day."
"The ai moved slowly along the branch."
verb
1
To use artificial intelligence to create or search for content.
"She AI'd a rough draft of the poster and then edited it by hand."
"If you AI the background image, remember to check it for odd details."
"He AI'd the illustrations for his blog post."
How to use ai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly the abbreviation for "artificial intelligence"; rarely, a type of sloth.
Common pairings
generative AI
AI model
use AI
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Word forms
- Plural
- ais
- Comparative
- more AI
- Superlative
- most AI
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Etymology
First used between 1685 and 1695, from Brazilian Portuguese aí, itself from Old Tupi a'y.
Synonyms
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machine intelligence
Rhymes for ai
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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.
Example sentences
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Most confusion about AI comes from the word covering several different things at once — a model, a product, and a field of research.
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