Since OpenAI released ChatGPT in 2022, AI has created new possibilities and a list of new terms to accompany them.
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It's almost impossible to ignore AI.That doesn't mean it's always easy to understand. From agentic AI to UBI, tech CEOs, Wall Street, and politicians increasingly sound like they are speaking another language. The terms seem to change almost as quickly as AI models themselves advance.Even if you don't use AI, chances are your bank, your doctor, the streaming service you're using, and maybe even your car do.Here's a list of the people, companies, and terms you need to know to talk about AI, in alphabetical order.The AI terms you need to knowAgentic: A type of artificial intelligence that can make proactive, autonomous decisions with limited human input and is capable of operating autonomously around the clock. Popularized by services like OpenClaw, the proliferation of these tools is viewed as the biggest moment in generative AI since the release of ChatGPT.AGI: "Artificial general intelligence," or the ability of artificial intelligence to perform complex cognitive tasks such as displaying self-awareness and critical thinking, the way humans do. Crossing this theoretical threshold is the mission of many in the industry.Alignment: A field of AI safety research that aims to ensure that the goals, decisions, and behaviors of AI systems are consistent with human values and intentions.
