Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines and the branch of computer science which develops it. The document defines AI and its history, compares human and computer intelligence, outlines the main branches of AI including logical AI, pattern recognition, and natural language processing. It discusses current applications such as expert systems, speech recognition, computer vision, robotics, and the potential outcomes, advantages, and disadvantages of AI. The future of AI could see more human-like robots assisting with daily tasks but may also carry risks if robots gain full cognitive abilities and power similar to humans.