The Artificial Intelligence in a Nutshell: A brief introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, and Robots

by Martin Spano

Martin Spano — bestselling artificial intelligence author, computer scientist, and futurist — uses captivating historical stories to explain in simple terms the principles of this fascinating subject.

In 2012, two postgraduate students from the University of Toronto entered the major image recognition competition. Inspired by their university supervisor, they came up with the exotic idea of using a multilayered artificial neural network called deep neural network and devastated all competitors. These events gave birth to a new, unprecedented boom in artificial intelligence. Seven years later and artificial intelligence is omnipresent in our everyday life without us even noticing.

This book is divided into the following
Foreword - Hal’s legacy
1. Introduction - No other option - The story of Prometheus and Epimetheus
2. History - On our image - The story of Yan
3. Artificial intelligence - The next big thing - The story of Garry Kasparov
4. Machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning - How machines think -The story of Alex Krizhevsky
5. Robots - Brave new world - The Story of Mr. Rossum
6. Implications - The machine revolution - The story of Skynet
7. Job opportunities - Surviving the revolution - The story of Victor Frankenstein
Conclusion - On our future - The story of Garry Kasparov (continuation)

Who is this book for?
Everyone who wants to know more about artificial intelligence in a compact and entertaining way.

43 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 16, 2019

About the author

Computer scientist, futurist, and author of books on artificial intelligence.

Reviews

[Luboš · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 hviezdicky a je to uplne v poriadku na takuto knihu, ako vravia - I like it.

Kazda kapitola zacina kratkym pribehom dotykajucim sa temy, ktoru autor dalej v kapitole rozpise. Ozivuje to text a kniha posobi menej fadne. Cielovka je jasna - knihu by si pokojne mohol precitat aj murar-casnik a nemal by pocit, ze je tam nanho privela odbornych informacii - tie tam totiz ani nie su. Celkovo je kniha fajn, len skoda, ze jej nie je viac a ze nejde viac do hlbky, ale aj taku autor slubuje

[Andrej Kamenský · Rating 3 out of 5]

I expected much more than a few words will be devoted to machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. It was meant to be high level, but I think it was a little too high level...

[Ivica Ďuricová · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read and to understand for someone, who doesn't have a clue about AI. Very well written stories and examples, which explain certain phenomena. Very inspirative. Highly recommendable.

[Subir Madhu · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are surely better books out there, but this book has definitely its place as an intro to the subject.

[Riimshabernard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

[Ranjh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hope for next books from the author.

[Dwee Andrea Nugraha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked the book, especially its simplicity.

[Susmita Ghosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty cover, simple text, easy to read.

[Sultana Razia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but useful book. Nice introduction to the topic.

[Edza Dil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend to anyone interested in artificial intelligence.

[Nasrin Fatema · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy introduction to the topic of AI.