Machine Learning in Artificial Intelligence: Towards a Common Understanding

Abstract

“Machine learning” and “artificial intelligence” have emerged as prominent applications in the last ten years. In the scientific and media communities, you could hear both phrases used interchangeably or with distinct meanings. Our goal in writing this is 
to define each of these words and their connection to AI, with a focus on machine learning’s role in the field. Our conceptual framework, based on a survey of the literature, elucidates machine learning’s function in the development of (artificial) intelligent agents. Therefore, our goal is to provide a foundation for future research and (interdisciplinary) conversations by clarifying 
key terms.