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Causal Artificial Intelligence

The Next Step in Effective Business AI
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In Causal Artificial Intelligence, Judith S. Hurwitz and John K. Thompson explore the integration of causal reasoning into AI systems. This book delves into the importance of understanding cause-and-effect relationships to improve decision-making processes. It highlights how this approach can enhance AI's capabilities in explaining outcomes and making predictions, offering a comprehensive guide for leveraging AI in technology and business.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersection of AI and causal inference, as it explores how understanding causality enhances AI's decision-making capabilities. It's perfect for those interested in cutting-edge advancements in technology and computing, providing insights into how causal techniques can transform AI applications.

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Discover the next major revolution in data science and AI and how it applies to your organisation.

In Causal Artificial Intelligence: The Next Step in Effective, Efficient, and Practical AI, a team of dedicated tech executives delivers a business-focused approach based on a deep and engaging exploration of the models and data used in causal AI. The book’s discussions include both accessible and understandable technical detail and business context and concepts that frame causal AI in familiar business settings.

Useful for both data scientists and business-side professionals, the book offers:

  • Clear and compelling descriptions of the concept of causality and how it can benefit your organisation.
  • Detailed use cases and examples that vividly demonstrate the value of causality for solving business problems.
  • Useful strategies for deciding when to use correlation-based approaches and when to use causal inference.

An enlightening and easy-to-understand treatment of an essential business topic, Causal Artificial Intelligence is a must-read for data scientists, subject matter experts, and business leaders seeking to familiarise themselves with a rapidly growing area of AI application and research.

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ISBN: 9781394184132

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 384

About the Author

JUDITH S. HURWITZ is the chief evangelist at Geminos Software, a causal AI platform company. For more than 35 years she has been a strategist, technology consultant to software providers, and a thought leader having authored 10 books in topics ranging from augmented intelligence, data analytics, and cloud computing.

JOHN K. THOMPSON is an international technology executive with over 37 years of experience in the fields of data, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). John is responsible for the global AI function at EY. He has previously led the global Artificial Intelligence and Rapid Data Lab teams at CSL Behring and is the bestselling author of three books on data analytics.

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