Artificial Intelligence

From Medieval Robots to Neural Networks (An Illustrated History)

Pickover Clifford A.

From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes readers on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover ("The Math Book", "The Physics Book", "Death & the Afterlife") explores the historic and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy, and considers the enduring threat to humanity should AI grow out of control. Across 100 illustrated entries, Pickover provides an entertaining and informative look into when artificial intelligence began, how it developed, where it's going, and what it means for the future of human-machine interaction.

About the Author

Internationally renowned author, Clifford Pickover, has published more than 40 books, translated into over a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art and history. Dr Pickover received his PhD from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and holds more than 200 US patents. His research has received considerable attention from such media outlets as CNN, Wired and the New York Times, and his website, pickover.com, has received millions of visits.

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