CV — Computer Vision

Definition: A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and understand visual content — images and video.

Example

Tesla's self-driving stack, Apple's Face ID, and Instagram's content moderation all rely on CV.

When you'll hear it

CV shows up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to computer vision — and they expect the room to already know what that means.

FAQs

What does CV stand for?

CV stands for Computer Vision.

What does CV mean in AI and machine-learning?

A field of AI that enables computers to interpret and understand visual content — images and video.

Where will I hear CV used at work?

CV comes up most often in AI strategy reviews, model evaluation discussions, and product roadmap meetings. It's used as shorthand for computer vision, so people assume you already know the term.