Explore the nature of artificial intelligence in this first installment of the 2023 Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution. Join Professor Mike Wooldridge as he delves into 'How to build an intelligent machine' through experiments and demonstrations, investigating how AI learns and what it can accomplish. Gain insights into the rapidly evolving field of AI, its potential impact on our world, and the fundamental principles behind its functionality. Learn from a renowned AI expert as he addresses both the excitement and concerns surrounding this transformative technology, providing a guided tour of AI's present capabilities and future possibilities.