AI Resource Hub

This page brings together a selection of articles, guides, and glossaries for anyone interested in how artificial intelligence is shaping different parts of society.

The materials are grouped into three sections: AI Explained, Glossaries, and Articles. Article topics expand on ISTAS25 thematic areas of interest: Ethics and Governance, Healthcare and Biomedicine, the Future of Work and Industry, Environmental Sustainability, and Culture, Arts, and Society.

  • What Is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? – IBM
    IBM provides an accessible and well-structured overview of artificial intelligence, explaining how machines simulate human reasoning, learning, and decision-making. The article introduces types of AI, common techniques, and how AI is applied across industries.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Methods and Goals – Britannica
    This Britannica entry covers the core methods used in AI, such as symbolic reasoning and neural networks, and outlines the broader goals of AI research. It’s a clear reference for understanding the foundational ideas behind the field.
  • What Is AI? – McKinsey
    McKinsey explains AI in plain language, walking through how it works, where it’s used, and what it means for society and business. The article also clarifies terms like machine learning and generative AI, helping readers build a confident baseline.
  • IBM AI Glossary
    Business-oriented definitions of common AI terms, each with clear explanations and links to further learning.
  • The Enterprisers Project AI Glossary
    Plain-English glossary of AI terms for business and IT professionals, covering foundational concepts and buzzwords.
  • Google AI Glossary
    Technical glossary organized by machine learning topics. A developer-friendly resource with concise definitions.
  • Stanford AI Index Glossary
    Glossary from the annual AI Index report, emphasizing key terms in AI impact, governance, and global trends.
  • DeepAI Definitions
    Brief, crowd-sourced explanations of machine learning and AI terms. A quick reference for casual learners.
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Glossary
    Terms related to AI services and cloud computing, focused on Microsoft’s enterprise tools and ecosystem.
  • CIRCLS AI Glossary for Educators
    A glossary designed to help educators understand and teach core AI concepts, tailored for classroom and learning environments.
  • NVIDIA AI Glossary
    Terms related to GPU-accelerated AI, hardware performance, and deep learning infrastructure.

Ethics and Governance

Healthcare and Biomedicine

Future of Work and Industry

Environmental Sustainability

Culture, Arts, and Society