Course Content
C8: AI Basics – How Machines Learn and Help Us

Term

Definition

Example

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The ability of computers to perform tasks that need human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, or problem-solving.

A chatbot that answers customer questions.

Human Intelligence

The ability of humans to think creatively, understand emotions, and make ethical choices.

Helping a friend feel better after a bad day.

Emotion Recognition

A feature of AI that detects human emotions using voice tone or facial expressions — but doesn’t feel them.

A smart camera recognizing a smiling face.

Logic

A step-by-step reasoning method based on facts or data.

A calculator adding two numbers correctly.

Ethics

Moral principles that guide human behavior about right and wrong.

Deciding not to cheat on a test.

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