Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

As a major branch of computer science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dedicated to the theory and development of systems that can perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. This foundational area explores the creation of intelligent agents—machines that can perceive their environment, reason, learn from data, and take actions to achieve specific goals. Core topics include problem-solving through search algorithms, knowledge representation, the principles of machine learning, natural language processing, and an introduction to the ethical considerations and societal impact of building intelligent systems.