What Is An Algorithm?

An algorithm is like a recipe in a cookbook, but for computers. It gives step-by-step instructions on how to solve a problem or perform a task. Just as a recipe might have steps for baking a cake, an algorithm has steps for making a computer do something, from calculating mathematical operations to searching for information on the internet.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is based on algorithms but goes a step further by combining several advanced algorithms to mimic human thinking and learning. Think of AI as an advanced cookbook that not only contains recipes (algorithms) but can also create new recipes based on past experiences and available ingredients. AI can learn, adapt, and make decisions based on the data it analyzes, making it more dynamic and flexible than individual algorithms.