5 AI terms you keep hearing and what they actually mean

Tyler Saltsman, founder and CEO of EdgeRunner AI, warns that creating artificial general intelligence could "destroy the world as we know it." Whether it's powering your phone's autocorrect or helping someone create a new recipe with a few words, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. But if you're still nodding along when someone mentions "neural networks" or "generative AI," you're not alone. Today I am breaking down five buzzy AI terms that you've probably seen in headlines, group chats or app updates, minus the tech talk. Understanding these basics will help you talk AI with confidence, even if you're not a programmer.