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AI (Artificial Intelligence)

AI (pronounced AYE-EYE) or artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning (the acquisition of information and rules for using the information), reasoning (using the rules to reach approximate or definite conclusions), and self-correction. Particular applications of AI include expert systems, speech recognition, and machine vision.

Related glossary terms: CIO (Chief Information Officer), business process, systems thinking, clean room technique (clean room design), work breakdown structure (WBS), B2E (Business2Employee or Business-to-Employee), Total Quality Management (TQM), Compliance: Glossary, C-level, infrastructure management (IM)

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