The only AI glossary you’ll need this year
TechCrunch AI Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers, Lucas Ropek July 3, 2026

AI Summary— plain English for professionals
# AI Glossary Guide New AI terms are popping up everywhere, and it's hard to keep up with the jargon if you're not a tech expert. This glossary breaks down the most important AI words and phrases you'll actually encounter at work or in the news, so you can understand conversations about AI without feeling lost.
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
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