# What is AI, really?

Artificial Intelligence is software that performs tasks that normally require human judgment — understanding language, recognizing patterns, making decisions. In 2026, when people say ‘AI,’ they usually mean generative AI powered by large language models.

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_AI 101: The 2026 Foundation — lesson 1 of 20 (DEFINITION)_

Artificial Intelligence is software that performs tasks that normally require human judgment — understanding language, recognizing patterns, making decisions. In 2026, when people say ‘AI,’ they usually mean generative AI powered by large language models.

Source: [Stanford HAI — AI Index Report](https://hai.stanford.edu/ai-index?utm_source=robauto)

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