6.3 · Lesson 1 of 3
What is artificial intelligence?
Syllabus 6.3.1Syllabus 6.3.2
What this lesson covers
- Explain what AI is
- Describe the main characteristics of AI
Key vocabulary
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- The branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behaviour by computers.
- Data and rules
- AI has a collection of data, and rules for using that data.
- Reasoning
- Using rules and facts to work out new information and reach a conclusion.
- Learning and adapting
- Changing its own rules and processes based on new data and experience.
- Chatbot
- An AI program that holds a conversation with a person.
Check your learning
- Quick check: 4 questions
- Key vocabulary test: 5 terms
- Activity 1: AI characteristics · 8 questions
- Activity 2: Artificial intelligence quiz · 8 questions
- Activity 3: AI or not AI? · drag and drop