Artificial Intelligence: From Machine Learning to Super-Intelligence and the Singularity

by Richard Urwin

What is artificial intelligence (AI)? What can it do and how is it created? In this highly accessible guide to the subject, Richard Urwin explains how AI came about and how it has developed over the years through the construction of ever more sophisticated computer programs. Along the way, you will discover numerous intriguing examples of how scientists have progressed the development of AI, as well as finding out how research into brain function is continually influencing this dynamic field. By turns fascinating and scary, Artificial Intelligence takes the listener on an amazing journey that covers everything from the habits of ants to the world of the stock market. This edition has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments.

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Published August 1, 2024

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of this from Netgalley for a fair and honest review.

Upon first getting this book I was hoping for a good and entertaining read about AI. Instead, I got a somewhat boring and just the facts book about the development of AI. Although it was kind of slow I did find some of the information presented to be interesting. I also thought it ended rather abruptly with just a "what if" scenario of computers going out of control. There could have been about this topic to help balance out the book, but it is what it is.

[George Kasnic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not just limited to AI, a far-reaching surface history of computing. That rare book where history, computer logic, and mathematics come together. British author with some British idioms, but a worthwhile foray into the subject, with measured opinions of what might occur over time.

[Angel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a completely breathtaking read by any means but definitely worth a read. The concepts are pretty interesting and things I've covered in the software engineering curriculum in my school. The first half is definitely a review so you can definitely skip it if you have any background in computers. The second half gets into topics I am familiar with but not knowledgable in leading it to be an interesting read I found hard to put down. Would recommend it to individuals passionate about computers but not to someone who just picks it up cause it looks cool.

[Krishnan · Rating 2 out of 5]

A bit of a bummer reading this book and not really getting excited by AI. Either because it's over hyped or because the author has not done the best of jobs talking about what AI can and will do

[Cris Gastardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Artificial intelligence is a human invention… just like economy it will enslave us.

[Mark Pedigo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, quick overview of the history of AI.

[Paul Han · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's amazing to know how attempts to create an intelligent machine has come a long way until today, and it's still ongoing as programmers attempt to enhance it.

[Steve WEST · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting,a little confusing.