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It might be surprising, but the phrase "artificial intelligence" has been around for over a half a century–since 1955, in fact–and was intended to describe a new computer science-sub discipline. But, what exactly is artificial intelligence (AI)? In simple terms, as defined by Investorpedia, AI means "stimulated intelligence in machines." In other words, AI machines are capable of thinking like people and mimicking their actions–sort of like a robot. Of course, that is a very broad definition of the capabilities AI encompasses.