Dr. Mathias Unberath, holding appointments in both the Department of Computer Science and the School of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, offers an enlightening overview of artificial intelligence. He addresses prevalent misconceptions and outlines a clear, practical understanding of AI, discussing its various applications including healthcare, wearables, and smart homes. Dr. Unberath elaborates on the technical aspects of AI, particularly the roles of function mapping and machine learning algorithms, while also touching on ethical concerns such as data manipulation and social media influence.