What is artificial intelligence? How does it work? Can we even trust AI— with computers eventually dominating man— or will it lead us into a dystopian future? You’ ll learn about how AI works, its history, the science behind it, the speculative science fiction of this technology, and the very real possibilities it might hold for humanity in this enlightening book!
Tackling what has been, what is, and what will be— and the “ what ifs” — of AI, Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and the Rise of Intelligent Technology sifts through the science, history and pop-culture, exploring thought-provoking ideas as well as mankind’ s future. An exhilarating and sometimes troubling read, it looks at whether artificial intelligence is a menace or a boon to humanity. Its investigations include . . .
The history, development, impact, and challenges associated with artificial intelligence and superintelligenceAn easy-to-understand overview of the computing and science concepts behind how machines think and how modern AI worksWhat science fiction got right (and wrong) from Brave New World to Star Trek to WALL-EWhat happens when AI becomes smarter than humansFrom utopian visions to apocalyptic concerns, the potential implications of AI for future generationsAnd much, much more.
Informative, provocative, and intriguing, Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and the Rise of Intelligent Technology looks at this emerging technology and what the past might tell us about the future. With more than 120 photos and graphics, this tome is nicely illustrated. It also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Ponder the potentials— and the perils— with this in-depth examination of AI!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. The Basics: What is AI?
2. The Learning Machine: What it takes to teach a machine
3. History of Learning Machines
4. AI Today: In Schools, Business, the Arts and Everyday Life
5. What Is Machine Intelligence?
6. Benefits of AI
7. Risks of AI
8. Superintelligence and The Alignment Problem
9. The Future: Cyborgs, Life Extension and Humanity’ s Legacy
Glossary
Further Reading
Index
