The AI Lexicon
Technology often uses complex words to describe simple ideas. This lexicon is a plain-English bridge to the "new language" of AI.
A computer program that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as understanding language or solving problems.
The process of the AI "thinking" and generating an answer. When you see the text appearing on your screen, you are seeing inference.
The "brain" behind chat interfaces like ChatGPT. It has been trained on massive amounts of text to generate human-like responses.
For seniors using AI, Apple's macOS is the best choice, offering stability and ease of use. A well-maintained Windows 11 PC is also suitable.
Linux: We strongly advise against using Linux. Despite its popularity in some tech circles, Linux is primarily a server operating system with only a 3% market share on desktops. For seniors, it is a trap that offers unnecessary complexity without real benefit.
The instruction or question you provide to an AI. The clearer your prompt, the better the response.
The small building blocks of text (words or parts of words) that an AI uses to read and write.
Specialized high-speed memory on a graphics card. Essential for running AI locally on your own computer.