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What is (not) AI?

Explanation of the difference between AI and non-AI systems.

In the previous step, you have learned about the ways in which artificial intelligence might already be present in your life. However, it might still be hard to distinguish what is AI from what it is not. In this video, educator Nilakash Das explains the difference between the two.

Can you think of more systems that might be considered AI, but are not? Do you still have doubts about some systems and whether they use AI or not? Use the discussion section to share your ideas or questions and to discuss them with fellow learners.

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