Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
A hands-on, application-based introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Create compelling AI-powered games and applications using the Scratch programming language.

AI Made Easy with 13 Projects

Machine learning (also known as ML) is one of the building blocks of AI, or artificial intelligence. AI is based on the idea that computers can learn on their own, with your help.

Machine Learning for Kids will introduce you to machine learning, painlessly. With this book and its free, Scratch-based companion website, you’ll see how easy it is to add machine learning to your own projects. You don’t even need to know how to code!

Step by easy step, you’ll discover how machine learning systems can be taught to recognize text, images, numbers, and sounds, and how to train your models to improve them.

You’ll turn your models into 13 fun computer games and apps, including:
  • A Rock, Paper, Scissors game that recognizes your hand shapes
  • A computer character that reacts to insults and compliments
  • An interactive virtual assistant (like Siri or Alexa)
  • A movie recommendation app
  • An AI version of Pac-Man

  • There’s no experience required and step-by-step instructions make sure that anyone can follow along!

    No Experience Necessary! Ages 12+
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    Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
    A hands-on, application-based introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Create compelling AI-powered games and applications using the Scratch programming language.

    AI Made Easy with 13 Projects

    Machine learning (also known as ML) is one of the building blocks of AI, or artificial intelligence. AI is based on the idea that computers can learn on their own, with your help.

    Machine Learning for Kids will introduce you to machine learning, painlessly. With this book and its free, Scratch-based companion website, you’ll see how easy it is to add machine learning to your own projects. You don’t even need to know how to code!

    Step by easy step, you’ll discover how machine learning systems can be taught to recognize text, images, numbers, and sounds, and how to train your models to improve them.

    You’ll turn your models into 13 fun computer games and apps, including:
  • A Rock, Paper, Scissors game that recognizes your hand shapes
  • A computer character that reacts to insults and compliments
  • An interactive virtual assistant (like Siri or Alexa)
  • A movie recommendation app
  • An AI version of Pac-Man

  • There’s no experience required and step-by-step instructions make sure that anyone can follow along!

    No Experience Necessary! Ages 12+
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    Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    by Dale Lane
    Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Machine Learning for Kids: A Project-Based Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    by Dale Lane

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    A hands-on, application-based introduction to machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Create compelling AI-powered games and applications using the Scratch programming language.

    AI Made Easy with 13 Projects

    Machine learning (also known as ML) is one of the building blocks of AI, or artificial intelligence. AI is based on the idea that computers can learn on their own, with your help.

    Machine Learning for Kids will introduce you to machine learning, painlessly. With this book and its free, Scratch-based companion website, you’ll see how easy it is to add machine learning to your own projects. You don’t even need to know how to code!

    Step by easy step, you’ll discover how machine learning systems can be taught to recognize text, images, numbers, and sounds, and how to train your models to improve them.

    You’ll turn your models into 13 fun computer games and apps, including:
  • A Rock, Paper, Scissors game that recognizes your hand shapes
  • A computer character that reacts to insults and compliments
  • An interactive virtual assistant (like Siri or Alexa)
  • A movie recommendation app
  • An AI version of Pac-Man

  • There’s no experience required and step-by-step instructions make sure that anyone can follow along!

    No Experience Necessary! Ages 12+

    Product Details

    ISBN-13: 9781718500563
    Publisher: No Starch Press
    Publication date: 02/09/2021
    Pages: 392
    Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)
    Lexile: 1090L (what's this?)
    Age Range: 12 - 14 Years

    About the Author

    Dale Lane is an award-winning, UK-based software developer for IBM, where he's worked on IBM's (AI) Watson platform since 2011. The father of two children, he's gained distinction working on projects and games that help explain core principles of machine learning to younger students. Lane's free companion website for this book (https://machinelearningforkids.co.uk/) is now used in thousands of schools, and has received worldwide acclaim.

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    Rachel Reid has always lived in Nova Scotia, Canada, and will likely continue to do so. She has two boring degrees and two interesting sons. She has been a hockey fan since childhood, but sadly never made it to the NHL herself. She enjoys books about hot men doing hot things, and cool ladies being awesome. You can follow Rachel on Instagram at rachelreidwrites and Twitter @akaRachelReid, and on Goodreads. Her website and blog, where she writes more things, is www.rachelreidwrites.com.

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