What is Intelligence?
Before understanding Artificial Intelligence, we must first understand what intelligence itself means.
Intelligence in Humans
Human intelligence includes the ability to learn, reason, adapt to new situations, understand complex ideas, and solve problems. Doctors diagnose illnesses, lawyers analyze cases, students learn subjects — all of this requires intelligence.
Is Intelligence Just Knowledge?
No. Memorizing facts alone is not intelligence. Intelligence involves understanding, applying knowledge, learning from mistakes, and improving over time.
Can Intelligence Exist Without Consciousness?
Yes. A calculator is not conscious, yet it performs intelligent tasks like complex calculations. Intelligence does not require emotions or awareness.
Why This Matters for AI
When we say 'Artificial Intelligence', we mean artificial systems that perform tasks requiring intelligence — not systems that think or feel like humans.