What is AI, Really? A Simple Explanation for Non-Techies

Israel Soliz
3 min readMay 28, 2024

Alright, let’s cut through the hype and jargon. What the heck is AI, and why should you, a busy professional, even care?

In a nutshell, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like having a super-smart assistant who never sleeps, never complains, and is always learning. They never ask for time off and they do whatever you tell them to do. Sounds pretty awesome, right?

This is not some sci-fi robot takeover; it’s a set of tools that can analyze mountains of data, spot patterns humans might miss, and even make decisions based on what it learns.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the world as we know it, bringing about advancements that were once considered the stuff of science fiction.

The applications of AI are as diverse as they are impressive. In healthcare, AI-powered systems can assist doctors in diagnosing diseases more accurately and expediting personalized treatment plans. In finance, AI algorithms can analyze market trends and predict investment opportunities with remarkable precision.

My focus in this and coming blog posts will dive into how AI can help small business marketing. Whether you have a barbershop, a roofing business, or a law practice, AI can supercharge your marketing by making it cheaper and more efficient.

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Israel Soliz

Affiliate marketer by trade. I write about Mind, Body, and Business