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Computer Use

Definition

A capability that lets an AI interact with visible software by clicking, typing, and navigating.

AI Word Bank · Illustrated definition

Visual example

Computer Use: a robot chef's hands click, type, and navigate software on a computer.

Robot hands = Computer Use

A kitchen example of computer use: robotic hands working the stations.

The kitchen connection

Think of robotic hands working the stations.

The illustration connects the AI idea to something familiar. Follow the subject, the action, and the result to see how it works.

01 · Who or what
Robot hands = Computer Use
02 · What happens
Clicks types and navigates software
03 · The result
Completes visible computer tasks

Why it matters

It enables AI to operate visible software instead of only describing what to click.