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C++ is a high-level, general-purpose programming language that is designed for system and application programming. It is an extension of the C programming language, with enhancements such as classes, virtual functions, and templates to support object-oriented programming and generic programming. C++ is widely used for software development and system programming due to its performance, efficiency and flexibility.

While languages like Python have gained immense popularity in the AI community due to their ease of use and extensive libraries, C++ still holds a significant place for several reasons, like performance and scalability, 

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