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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks

By Dr Peter J. Bentley
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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks by Dr Peter J. Bentley explores the intriguing world of artificial intelligence, now a common headline with the launch of the latest ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? What is the reality... Read More
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Artificial intelligence is headline news with the launch of the latest ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? And what is the reality of the capabilities of AI now, and in the future?

Introducing all the most fascinating information about one of the most important and contentious developments in human technology (including the latest on generative AI/ChatGPT) and what we can expect to see in the future of this field.

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Artificial Intelligence in Byte-sized Chunks by Dr Peter J. Bentley explores the intriguing world of artificial intelligence, now a common headline with the launch of the latest ChatGPT and Google Bard. But when did we start making computers mimic the human mind? What is the reality of AI's capabilities now, and what might the future hold?

AI has always stirred emotions, causing great excitement as well as concern. Since the advent of large language models like ChatGPT, the scope and capabilities of AI are poised to revolutionise our technology, for better or worse. AI can assist us in writing more effectively or in generating spectacular artwork. However, in the wrong hands, it can also create fake images and information that could damage our societies.

A new addition to the popular Bite-sized Chunks series, this expert-led book examines the evolution of AI from its modest beginnings in the 1950s to today's extraordinary AIs, which boast more neurons than the human brain. By focusing on specific AIs and their creators over the years, it illuminates the science and engineering behind each AI, discusses ethical issues, and delves into one of the most important and contentious developments in human technology. This includes the latest insights on generative AI and ChatGPT, as well as predictions for future advancements β€” all presented in short, accessible bite-sized chunks.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789296815

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

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: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Computing & Technology Dr Peter J. Bentley Education & Reference Non-Fiction

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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