Computer vision
Computer vision is the field of AI that lets machines interpret images and video: recognising objects, reading text in photos, measuring movement. It powers everything from phone cameras to medical imaging tools.
In one line, for a 12-year-old
Computer vision is teaching computers to see and name what's in a picture.
An example
A grocery app that reads a receipt from a photo, or a car that warns you when you drift out of your lane.
Why it matters to people
The same technology that helps doctors spot disease can be used for surveillance. Where cameras and recognition are used in public spaces is a question for democratic debate, not just engineers.