AI is software that learns patterns from large datasets rather than following hard-coded rules, then applies those patterns to make predictions — powering everything from facial recognition to recommendation engines to chatbots.

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AI isn't magic or science fiction — it's software that learns patterns from examples instead of following hand-coded rules. From facial recognition to Netflix recommendations to ChatGPT, modern AI works by studying millions of examples, adjusting its internal settings until it accurately predicts outcomes, and applying those learned patterns to new situations.

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