This document discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in business. It describes AI as the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create machine intelligence through techniques like neural networks, expert systems, and natural language processing. The document outlines how AI is used in various business functions like finance, marketing, human resources, manufacturing, and more to tackle complex problems, analyze data, optimize processes, and increase productivity. It also provides examples of specific AI applications in credit screening, forecasting, customer relationship management, and manufacturing scheduling.