Definition
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the field of building machine-based systems that infer from inputs to produce predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions. In business, the useful question is not whether software is called AI, but what objective it serves and what output it changes.
Last updated: 25 June 2026
Why it matters
It gives leaders a sober category before they buy a tool, approve a workflow, or accept a vendor claim.
Signals to watch
- The system infers from input
- Outputs influence a decision
- The objective is explicit or implicit