AI Taxonomy
The document proposes a taxonomy for describing AI systems based on what they do, rather than the technologies they use. It defines six functional categories: Analytical AI (decides), Semantic AI (understands), Generative AI (creates), Agentic AI (acts), Perceptive AI (senses), and Physical AI (moves). It argues that most real-world products combine multiple categories. The conclusion is that using function-based descriptions improves clarity, communication, and practical understanding of AI capabilities.