The concept of artificial intelligence was first introduced by John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956. Over the years, artificial intelligence has become a significant research area in various fields and has emerged as a leading force in technology in this century. Finding application in education among many other domains, artificial intelligence in education is divided into three main categories: expert systems, intelligent tutoring systems, and dialogue-based tutoring systems. In today's world, artificial intelligence has entered classrooms, transforming education worldwide under the umbrella of "smart, adaptive, or personalized learning systems." Artificial intelligence has opened up new dimensions in education by collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data generated by each student. Numerous studies aim to integrate artificial intelligence applications into education, fostering active participation in the learning and teaching processes. This review examines artificial intelligence in the context of education, addressing four fundamental questions: What is artificial intelligence? How does artificial intelligence contribute to education? What are the applications of artificial intelligence in education? What are the areas of use for artificial intelligence applications in education? It is expected that this review will strengthen the overall understanding of artificial intelligence in the field of education and shed light on its practical use for teachers and students in the literature.