A Simple Guide to Common AI Terms

Evergreen explainers like this do not usually move the news cycle, but they are a barometer for where the audience actually is. When a major tech publication decides its readers need a glossary to follow AI news, it means the industry's vocabulary has outrun general understanding — and that is a problem for anyone trying to make business decisions in this space. The takeaway is not to memorize the terms. It is to recognize that if you feel lost in AI conversations, you are in the majority, not the minority. The executives pretending to understand every buzzword are often the ones making the worst decisions. Ask the dumb question. It is usually the smart one.