Artificial Intelligence: The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

By Tim D. Washington

What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is a system that tends to simulate intelligent behaviors into computer-controlled machines or digital computers. AI normally gives a machine the ability to carry out tasks that are associated with the intelligence of human beings like us. Some of these tasks include translating languages, decision-making, speech recognition, and visual perception. In simple terms, artificial intelligence is the capability of any machine to mimic intelligent human behavior.
Contrary to what many people may think, Artificial intelligence is not a new field of study. In fact, it is older than most millennials, which may leave you wondering as to when did the concept of AI really started and from whence it came.
As you will learn from this book, machine learning is becoming a constant and a favorite topic in the world of technology nowadays. You should use this book to familiarize yourself with machine learning and then learn how to use it to your advantage.
These days, artificial intelligence is synonymous with high-tech companies that dominate the field. AI first started as an academic discipline, but it has since sunken its tendrils into the business sector. Many AI researchers have abandoned academia altogether and flocked to companies like Alphabet (Google) Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, openAI, and so on. These companies are all working on machine learning algorithms in various ways and are without a doubt at the forefront of AI research. Those with advanced degrees in AI, math, and computer science would rather join the engineering teams of these companies than stay in academia because of more competitive compensation. And since they are at the bleeding edge, it is worth listening to what their leaders have to say. Some have been quiet on the AI issue, and others like Amazon's Bezos have said that they aren't worried too much about potential AI threats.
Other visionaries like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and physicist Stephen Hawking have all voiced their opinions on the potential dangers of AI. In January 2015, Hawking, Musk, and several other AI experts signed an open letter on artificial intelligence research, calling for increased scrutiny on the potential effects on society. The twelve-page document is entitled "Research Priorities for Robust and Beneficial Artificial Intelligence: An Open Letter." It calls for research on new AI legislation, ethics research, privacy, and several other concerns. As described in the letter, the potential threats of AI fall into multiple dimensions. The good news is that the early stages of AI that we find ourselves in are malleable. The future is ours to create, given that the proper time and care go into the non-engineering aspects of AI research and policy.
Book Outline:
Chapter 1 - Artificial Beings, a Brief History of the Human Psyche
Chapter 2 - Top Six AI Myths
Chapter 3 - Why AI is the New Business Degree
Chapter 4 - Understanding Machine Learning
Chapter 5 - Machine Learning Steps
Chapter 6 - Robotics
Chapter 7 - Natural Language Processing

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1798191725
• ISBN13: 9781798191729
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"