Episode 13: AI Demystified - Foundational Concepts for All #1

Welcome to the first episode of ‘AI Demystified’—a mini-series in which we break down what artificial intelligence really is, how it works, and why it matters to you. Whether you're curious, cautious, or confused about AI, this series is here to help you understand the essentials in plain English. I’m Paraskevi Kivroglou, a software developer and AI researcher who’s passionate about making tech accessible to everyone. Today, we’re starting at the beginning: What actually is AI, and why do so many people think it’s magic? If you’re interested in learning more from our upcoming episodes, you can subscribe here to receive all the updates. Let’s Define ΑΙ – Simply Picture this: You walk into your favourite coffee spot, and the barista knows your order- a freddo espresso black. They learned your pattern. AI works the same way. It is an algorithm that learns to predict future patterns based on data that has already been received. If you train AI on thousands of coffee orders, it will also learn to predict what order will come next.