Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a type of technology that can solve problems, make decisions and complete tasks. It works by using data to learn and improve over time. AI can do things like recognise pictures, understand speech, or give helpful suggestions.

AI is already used in many parts of everyday life:

• Voice assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant help answer questions and control devices.

• Recommendation systems on apps like Netflix and Spotify suggest films, shows and music you might like.

• Chatbots help answer customer questions on websites.

• Smart cameras and phones use AI to improve photos and recognise faces.

• Games use AI to control non-player characters (NPCs).

• AI can help teachers and pupils by marking work and giving quick feedback.

• AI chatbots and tools can help pupils study at any time.

• AI makes some jobs faster and easier.

• However, AI could also replace some jobs, which may worry workers.

• AI can help save energy by managing heating, lighting and appliances.

• On the other hand, powerful AI systems use lots of energy and need to be run carefully.

AI is improving quickly and could be used for even more tasks in the future:

• Smarter robots that help at home or care for people.

• AI helping doctors to spot diseases earlier and more accurately.

• Self-driving vehicles that can make roads safer.

• AI tutors that help pupils learn in a personalised way.

AI is a powerful technology that is already part of everyday life. It can make work, learning and entertainment easier and faster. However, as AI grows, society will need to carefully manage how it is used to avoid problems and make sure everyone benefits.