Neural networks are a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and form the foundation of many AI systems, particularly in machine learning and deep learning. They are inspired by the structure of the human brain and are used to solve tasks that involve recognizing patterns, processing data, and making decisions.
In the context of AI, neural networks enable systems to learn from data rather than being explicitly programmed. They power applications like natural language processing, image recognition, and recommendation systems.
While neural networks are a crucial part of AI, AI itself is a broader field that includes other techniques like rule-based systems, evolutionary algorithms, and expert systems, beyond neural network-based approaches.