AI 101: Start Here
Everything you need to understand AI, in plain English.
Whether you're completely new to artificial intelligence or just want to refresh the basics, this guide will give you a solid foundation to explore everything else on this site.
What is Artificial Intelligence?
AI is technology that enables computers to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
🤖 Simple Definition
Artificial Intelligence is computer software that can learn, reason, and make decisions similar to how humans do, but often much faster and with access to vast amounts of data.
💡 Key Insight
AI isn't about creating human-like robots. It's about building systems that can solve complex problems, recognize patterns, and automate tasks that would be impossible or impractical for humans to do manually.
AI in Everyday Life
🧠 Test Your Knowledge
Ready to test what you've learned? Take this quick quiz to reinforce your understanding!
1. What is the main purpose of Artificial Intelligence?
2. Which of these is NOT an example of AI in everyday life?
3. What is the key insight about AI?
🎉 Quiz Complete!
You've mastered the basics of AI!
📚 Learn More
Ready to dive deeper? Here are some beginner-friendly resources to continue your AI journey:
- • IBM's AI Fundamentals - Clear explanations of AI concepts for beginners
- • Elements of AI - Free online course from the University of Helsinki
- • AI For Everyone - Andrew Ng's popular course for non-technical learners