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Computer vision

n. Foundations 2012

AI that interprets images and video: recognizing objects, faces, text, and scenes. Powers photo search, self-checkout, medical imaging, and self-driving features.

“The warehouse uses computer vision to count boxes on every pallet.”

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In the history of AI

Part of the Extended list

Computer vision is on the Extended list: builder jargon, industry terms, and newer slang for when you want to go further. It entered common use around 2012.