Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Whitby, Blay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185168607X ISBN 13: 9781851686070

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2008

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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'

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 - University of Sheffield

From the Back Cover

Artificial intelligence evokes startling visions of a robot-driven future, providing inspiration for writers, directors and artists from Frank L. Baum to Arthur C. Clarke. But what is Artificial Intelligence, and what can it really do?

This incisive new introduction to today’s hottest topic debunks the myths surrounding AI to reveal the true potential – and very real limitations – of this futuristic science. Author Blay Whitby steers a steady course through the technical minefield, carefully explaining

· What is ‘intelligence’? Neurology, the brain and computers
· From date-mining to fraud detection: AI and business
· How should we use AI? Philosophy and ethics

Tomorrow begins right here as, embarking on an enthralling journey into not only the computer world, but also the inner recesses of the human mind, readers encounter everything from insect-like robots to champion chess computers, in addition to discovering the controversies that dog the field of AI.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 185168607X
• ISBN 13: 9781851686070
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160