Glossary

Core terms used throughout the book, explained once.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

Copilot

An AI-powered assistant designed to help users complete tasks more efficiently; often described as “the UI for AI.”

Large Language Model (LLM)

A type of AI model designed to understand and generate human-like text based on large datasets.

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

A field of AI focused on the interaction between computers and humans using natural language.

Token

A word or word fragment that an LLM converts to a numeric representation for processing.