A beginner's guide to Artificial Intelligence – Basil Kimathi – Medium

Modeled after the human mind, AI thinks like we do by learning and adapting. AI systems take in information in the form of data, process it and store it for future reference. To give you a rough idea of how AI works -- think of a kid that touches a hot stove. His/her brain will register the pain and make a note not to repeat again. AI by itself is the outermost layer of four concentric circles.