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API (Application Programming Interface)
APIs are protocols/tools that enable software systems to communicate and share data. They act as intermediaries, allowing applications to request services (e.g., payment processing, weather data) without exposing internal code. APIs are rule-based, predictable, and require explicit programming.
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
AI systems simulate human intelligence by learning from data, adapting to patterns, and making decisions autonomously. Unlike APIs, AI can handle unstructured inputs (e.g., images, speech) and improve over time via machine learning. Examples include chatbots, recommendation engines, and self-driving cars.
Key Differences
Function: APIs transfer data; AI processes and interprets it.
Flexibility: APIs follow fixed rules; AI evolves with new data.
Use Cases: APIs power integrations (e.g., Google Maps in Uber); AI enables automation (e.g., spam filters).
Development: APIs are coded; AI is trained.
Synergy
APIs often deliver AI services (e.g., OpenAI’s API for ChatGPT). While APIs are the “bridges,” AI is the “brain” that can traverse them creatively.