This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence, including its branches and fields of application. It discusses how AI aims to create intelligent machines through approaches like symbolic and statistical AI. The document also outlines key differences between human and artificial intelligence, noting that AI is non-creative, consistent, precise, and able to multitask, while humans are more creative but can contain errors or inconsistencies. It concludes by stating that combining knowledge from different fields including computer science, mathematics, psychology and more will benefit progress in creating intelligent artificial beings.