Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide

by Blay Whitby

Overview

Tomorrow begins right here as we embark on an enthralling and jargon-free journey into the world of computers and the inner recesses of the human mind. Readers encounter everything from the nanotechnology used to make insect-like robots, to the computers that perform surgery and, reminiscent of films like Terminator, computers that can learn by teaching themselves. Assuming no technical expertise whatsoever, author Blay Whitby steers a careful course through this futuristic world, revealing the pervasive impact of AI on our daily lives, in addition to discovering the biggest controversies to dog this fascinating field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780741291
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	12/01/2012
Series:	Beginner's Guides
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	776 KB

About the Author

Author Blay Whitby is a Lecturer on Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex, UK. He has taught AI for nearly two decades, and his research focuses on the social and ethical implications of new technology. He is the author of two books and numerous papers, and is editor of Britain’s foremost AI journal, AISB, and a regular commentator on this subject for the media.
Author Blay Whitby is a Lecturer on Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex, UK. He has taught AI for nearly two decades, and his research focuses on the social and ethical implications of new technology. He is the author of two books and numerous papers, and is editor of Britain's foremost AI journal, AISB, and a regular commentator on this subject for CNN and other media.

Table of Contents

Preface     viii
Acknowledgements     xiii
What is Al?     1
Al at work     18
Al and biology     42
Some challenges     68
Al diffuses     94
Present and future trends     112
Bibliography     137
Index     143

Editorial Reviews

"This is a clear and level- headed approach to the subject, it provides a readable account of where AI research is today and makes it clear what AI is not."

Professor Noel Sharkey - Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the University of Shef

"Whitby's book is exciting, informative and up-to-date. This book is a 'must' for anyone who wants to find out about AI."

Margaret Boden - Research Professor and founding-Dean of Sussex University's School of Cognitive an

"I've long wished there was a clear, concise, comprehensive and infectiously enthusiastic text on aritificial intelligence that I could point to and say, 'read this and you will understand.' This is that book. Read it and you will understand."

Steve Grand - author of 'Creation: Life and How to Make it

"I've long wished there was a clear, concise, comprehensive and infectiously enthusiastic text on aritificial intelligence that I could point to and say, 'read this and you will understand.' This is that book. Read it and you will understand."

Steve Grand - author of 'Creation: Life and How to Make it