## Introduction to AI Technology ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ### What is Artificial Intelligence? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create machines capable of intelligent behavior. In essence, AI is about developing systems that can perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, language understanding, and interaction. ### History and Evolution of AI The concept of AI dates back to ancient times, but it became a formal field of study in the mid-20th century. Here’s a brief timeline of key milestones in AI development: - *1950s*: Alan Turing proposed the Turing Test to determine if a machine can exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human. - *1956*: The term "Artificial Intelligence" was coined at the Dartmouth Conference, marki...