As artificial intelligence becomes part of more products, workplaces, and public conversations, the vocabulary around it can feel overwhelming. TechCrunch’s new AI glossary offers a timely and approachable guide to the terms people are most likely to encounter.
The resource explains important concepts in plain language, helping readers better understand how AI systems work, where they can be useful, and where they may have limitations. Terms such as hallucinations are especially important for building realistic expectations about AI-generated outputs.
Why this matters
AI literacy is becoming a practical skill, not just a technical one. By making terminology easier to understand, guides like this can help more people participate in conversations about AI adoption, safety, business use, education, and regulation.
- More accessible: Complex AI language becomes easier for non-experts to follow.
- More informed: Readers can better evaluate AI tools, claims, and headlines.
- More inclusive: Shared vocabulary helps broaden participation in AI discussions.