The basicsAI glossary
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Programmes capable of carrying out tasks that until now required human intelligence: understanding a text, recognising an image, holding a conversation.
In other words
Like a calculator, but for words, images, and ideas.
Alyriaz articles that mention it
- Can AI have style?
Without artists to guide it, AI produces images that all look the same, say filmmakers. So what is a style?
- AMD snaps up Fei-Fei Li's 3D worlds start-up
AMD acquires World Labs, Fei-Fei Li's start-up that turns an image into a 3D world, for 8.2 billion dollars. Why this choice.
- AI, machine learning, deep learning: what contains what?
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI: these terms refer to nested sets, not synonyms. Let's clarify once and for all, with concrete examples.
- AI glasses, the new battlefield: Samsung makes its move tomorrow, China has already taken the lead
On 22 July 2026, Samsung unveils its first Galaxy Glasses powered by Gemini, to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban. But the real story lies elsewhere: Chinese manufacturers, led by Xiaomi and Alibaba, are expected to account for 45% of the global AI glasses market in 2026. A full overview of a battle where artificial intelligence replaces the screen.
- "AGI", that magic word we're promised without ever being defined.
AGI, artificial general intelligence: the term is touted as the Holy Grail of AI, yet no one agrees on its definition. We explore what these three letters really cover, the mix of science and marketing, and the philosophical question they raise about the very nature of intelligence.
- This week, Geneva becomes the world capital of AI governance
From 6 to 10 July 2026, Geneva hosts three major UN events on AI governance, bringing together for the first time the CEOs of the largest AI labs and heads of state around the same table. We explain what is at stake this week, and why this is not just another summit.