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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks

By Dr Peter J. Bentley
Series: Bite-Sized Chunks
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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks is the perfect read for those captivated by the world of artificial intelligence, especially with the recent buzz around ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? What is the reality of the capabilities... Read More
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A new title in the popular Bite-sized Chunks series, this book will be an expert-led guide to all the relevant science and history of AI.

A new addition to the popular Bite-sized Chunks series, this expert-led book will explore the science and technology behind AI.

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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks is the perfect read for those captivated by the world of artificial intelligence, especially with the recent buzz around ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? What is the reality of the capabilities of AI now, and what might be possible in the future?

AI has always been a source of great emotion, sparking both excitement and concern. With the advent of large language models such as ChatGPT, the landscape of AI is poised to transform our technology in significant ways, both beneficial and harmful. AI can assist us in writing better or creating stunning artworks. However, in the wrong hands, AI can generate fake images and misleading information that could potentially harm our societies.

This expert-led book, a new addition to the popular Bite-sized Chunks series, delves into the evolution of AI from its modest beginnings in the 1950s to today's extraordinary AIs, which boast more neurons than the human brain. It focuses on specific AIs and their creators throughout the years, explaining the science and engineering underlying each AI. The book also discusses ethical issues and presents fascinating insights into one of the most critical and contentious developments in human technology, including the latest on generative AI and ChatGPT.

All of this is presented in short, accessible, bite-sized chunks, making Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks an enlightening read for anyone interested in understanding the present and future potential of AI.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789296563

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Illustration: B&w diagrams and illustrations throughout

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 224

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Computing & Technology Dr Peter J. Bentley Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: Bite-Sized Chunks

About the Author

Dr Peter J. Bentley is an Honorary Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University College London (UCL), a Visiting Professor at Autodesk, Collaborating Professor at the Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) and a consultant for tech startups on AI. He has published more than 300 scientific papers in the field of AI, and is the author of several popular science books.

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