Artificial Intelligence (AI) was named word of the year 2023 by Collins Dictionary, and its usage has quadrupled in the past year.

CTOnews.com, November 3 (Xinhua)-- Collins, a well-known British dictionary publisher, has announced the results of his 2023 word of the year: artificial Intelligence (AI).

According to Collins Dictionary, AI, which refers to "the simulation of human mental function by computer programs", was chosen as the word of the year because it has developed "so fast" and has become a mainstream topic in 2023. The use of the word (technically an acronym) has quadrupled in the past year.

Alex Beecroft, managing director of Collins, gave a further explanation. "there is no doubt that AI is the topic of the year in 2023," he said. "as we know, the way AI develops is one of the focuses this year, and it has been rapidly integrated into every aspect of our lives, just like email, streaming or other technologies that once represented futurism and are now everyday technologies."

CTOnews.com Note: the words of the year also include the following words.

Greedflation (greedy inflation, which refers to artificially raising the price of goods in order to make more profits under the pretext of inflation)

Debanking (de-banking, the act of depriving individuals of banking business)

Nepo Baby (children of celebrities who are thought to rely on their parents for career development)

Deinfluencing (to influence, refers to the use of social media to warn fans to avoid certain commercial products, lifestyles)

Ultra-processed (hyperprocessing, refers to food made with complex industrial methods, multiple ingredients and low nutritional value)

Semaglutide (Somaluptide / Simagralutide, an appetite suppressant)