Machine Learning

As a quick google search will result in "Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides computers with the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning focuses on the development of computer programs that can change when exposed to new data." Simple enough. Rite?

Or is it?

Let me try to explain in layman's terms. Consider you do a google search for "Apple". If I do it, google will return Apple iPhone, but if a botanist or a non tech savvy person does the same, it will return Apple the fruit. Both are extremely different but can be related by the same word. How did google search engine know what to show me. I haven't specifically told them I am a