The ICO provides a well-thought-out definition of AI that lets you understand the core aspects of AI to get a solid understanding of what AI really is. The ICO also provides a brief history of how AI has been used in the past, and how it is currently being deployed. This is a great resource for cementing a basic understanding of what AI is and how it is used. 

Knowledge level: Beginner / Entry level 

Format: Blog post

Estimated reading time:  8 minutes

Resource link: ICO's Definition of AI

Topics discussed:  

How the ICO defines AI. 

What is AI?  

The history of AI.  

The types of AI outputs or AI-assisted decisions. 

The difference between AI-assisted decisions and ones made by humans. 

How to use this resource:  

This resource gives you a way to understand and define AI. This can help you when reading literature to understand the wide scope of AI or help give readers or staff a better understanding of AI in communications.  

Expert credentials:  

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is an independent body concerned with regulating information rights for public interests.