Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science focused on building technology that can learn to make autonomous decisions like humans. The document discusses how AI can process real-time data more efficiently than humans, increasing productivity for businesses. Examples of current AI applications provided include self-driving cars, robotics, navigation systems, and chatbots. The future of AI is discussed in industries like healthcare, education, banking, and more. Both positive and negative impacts of advancing AI are presented, such as job losses but also precision in tasks like farming.