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AI Glossary

Short, practical, and easy to understand — key AI concepts explained for small and midsize businesses. No jargon, just clarity.

34 terms

A

Algorithm

A step-by-step set of rules or calculations a computer follows to solve a problem or perform a task.

API (Application Programming Interface)

A set of tools that allows different software systems — including AI — to communicate with each other efficiently and reliably.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.

Automation

The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention.

B

Bias in AI

When an AI system produces unfair or unbalanced results due to flawed or limited training data.

C

Chatbot

A software application that simulates conversation with users, typically online.

Classification

The process of sorting data into categories based on learned patterns.

Clustering

Grouping similar data points together without prior labeling.

Computer Vision

A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and understand images or videos.

Conversational AI

AI systems designed to simulate human-like conversations, often used in chatbots and virtual assistants.

D

Data Labeling

Tagging data with categories to help AI learn and make predictions.

Data Mining

Analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and useful information.

Deep Learning

A type of machine learning that uses neural networks with many layers to analyze data.

G

Generative AI

AI that can create new content — like text, images, or code — based on learned patterns.

M

Machine Learning

A subset of AI that enables computers to learn from data and improve over time.

N

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

A branch of AI focused on understanding and interacting with human language.

Neural Network

A model designed to mimic the way the human brain processes information.

O

Optimization

Improving AI performance by adjusting processes, data, or parameters to achieve better results.

Orchestration

The coordination of multiple AI agents or systems to work together toward a shared goal.

P

Predictive Analytics

Using historical data to forecast future outcomes or trends.

Prompt

The input (usually a question or instruction) given to an AI system to generate a response.

R

RPA (Robotic Process Automation)

The use of bots to automate repetitive and rule-based digital tasks across applications.

S

Scalability

The ability of an AI system to handle increasing amounts of work or data without performance loss.

Structured Data

Data organized into rows and columns, making it easy for AI systems to read and process.

Supervised Learning

A type of machine learning where the AI is trained using labeled data to learn from examples.

Synthetic Data

Artificially created data used to train AI models when real data is limited or sensitive.

T

Training Data

The data used to teach AI systems how to perform a task or recognize patterns.

Transfer Learning

When an AI model trained on one task is reused for another related task, saving time and resources.

Tuning

Adjusting the parameters of an AI model to improve performance or accuracy.

U

Unstructured Data

Data that doesn't follow a set format — like emails, videos, or social media posts.

Use Case

A specific scenario where AI is applied to solve a problem or automate tasks.

V

Voice Assistant

An AI-powered tool that responds to voice commands (like Siri or Alexa) to help users with tasks.

W

Workflow Automation

Using AI to connect and streamline multiple business tasks or processes automatically.

Z

Zero-shot Learning

An AI's ability to complete tasks it hasn't been specifically trained for, using reasoning.

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