NVIDIA's educational resources, such as those from the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI), clarify the hierarchical relationship between AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL). AI is the overarching field encompassing any technique enabling machines to mimic human intelligence (e.g., reasoning, perception). Machine learning is a subset of AI that involves algorithms learning from data to make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. Deep learning, a further subset of ML, uses multi- layered neural networks to handle complex tasks like image recognition or natural language processing.
Option A is incorrect because ML includes more than just DL (e.g., decision trees, SVMs). Option B is wrong as DL and AI are distinct, and ML is not a subset of DL. Option D oversimplifies by equating ML with AI and mischaracterizes DL. NVIDIA's documentation aligns with Option C, providing a clear, industry- standard definition.