Treachery & Intrigue Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and the Rise of Intelligent Technology, (Paperback)

What is artificial intelligence? How does it work? Who is behind it? What can we expect from it in the future? Good questions, and we have the answers!

Artificial intelligence is popping up everywhere: in Google searches, calls to customer service, and in healthcare, education, and personal assistants--to name just five. It's rapidly changing businesses and our lives. Covering the basics, its history, and the science behind it, The Handy Artificial Intelligence Answer Book is the perfect starting point to understanding the emerging AI revolution, what is currently possible, what might be possible in the future--and what's just hype. Tackling what has been, what is, and what will be--and the "what ifs"--of AI, this informative book answers more than 1,400 questions, such as ...

What does the term "artificial intelligence" actually mean?

What real-world AI tools do people use daily, like Alexa, Netflix, and facial recognition?

How do AI algorithms adapt to changes in search trends and user behavior?

What is AI-based image stabilization in smartphones and cameras?

How does AI assist in surgical procedures and robotic surgery?

How does the use of AI in surveillance affect human rights?

What industries are most vulnerable to automation and AI-driven job loss?

How can AI recognize human emotions and adapt its responses accordingly?

What can we learn from other technologies as we consider how AI will shape our world?

And hundreds more!

Informative, provocative, and intriguing, The Handy Artificial Intelligence Answer Book looks at this emerging technology and what the past might tell us about the future. Ponder the potentials--and the perils--with this enlightening examination of AI!