Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence—like understanding language, recognizing patterns, making decisions, and learning from data. Modern AI combines machine learning, natural language processing, and information retrieval to deliver useful, safe, and consistent outcomes. When thoughtfully designed, AI augments people by automating repetitive work, surfacing insights, and enabling faster, more personalized experiences—while maintaining strong privacy, security, and human oversight.