Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the capability of machines to mimic human intelligence, with a history that traces back to a term coined by John McCarthy in 1956. AI has applications in various fields, including autonomous vehicles, medical diagnoses, and customer service, while presenting advantages like high precision and the ability to perform laborious tasks, alongside disadvantages such as lack of creativity and potential job displacement. The future of AI is uncertain, with predictions that it could significantly alter job markets and even humanity itself.