Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Definition

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is a branch of computer science. AI systems use hardware, algorithms, and data to create “intelligence” to do things like make decisions, discover patterns, and perform some sort of action.

- From the EngageAI Institute

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already in our classrooms, schools, and homes. Here are some resources for special education practitioners about what AI is, how it is and can be used, and considerations to make when thinking about AI.

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