Ai For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) - Softcover

Mueller, John; Massaron, Luca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119467659 ISBN 13: 9781119467656

Publisher: For Dummies, 2018

Synopsis

Step into the future with AI

The term "Artificial Intelligence" has been around since the 1950s, but a lot has changed since then. Today, AI is referenced in the news, books, movies, and TV shows, and the exact definition is often misinterpreted. Artificial Intelligence For Dummies provides a clear introduction to AI and how it’s being used today.

Inside, you’ll get a clear overview of the technology, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and a fascinating look at its applications in everything from self-driving cars and drones to its contributions in the medical field.

• Learn about what AI has contributed to society
• Explore uses for AI in computer applications
• Discover the limits of what AI can do
• Find out about the history of AI

The world of AI is fascinating—and this hands-on guide makes it more accessible than ever!

About this title

About the Author

John Paul Mueller has written 108 books and over 600 articles on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to networking to database management. He's also a technical editor and consultant. Luca Massaronis a data scientist and marketing research director specializing in multivariate statistical analysis, machine learning, and customer insight.

From the Back Cover

• Learn about what AI has contributed to society
• Understand the AI in robots, drones, and self-driving cars
• Discover the limits of what AI can do

Find out what AI is all about

Artificial Intelligence. It's exciting—and a little spooky. And it's all around us. AI helps protect you from fraud, schedules medical procedures, aids in customer service, and even assists you in choosing TV shows and cleaning your house. Want to learn more? This book fills in the blanks, showing you what AI is and what it isn't, considering ethical questions behind AI use, how it's being used today, and some of the amazing things it's expected to do tomorrow. Whether you're a technophile or simply curious, you'll be fascinated by what you learn!

Inside'

• Discover AI history
• Understand the role of data
• Learn how AI is used in computer applications, the medical field, space, and machine learning
• Clear the hype surrounding AI
• Explore robots and drones

From the Inside Flap

• Learn about what AI has contributed to society
• Understand the AI in robots, drones, and self-driving cars
• Discover the limits of what AI can do

Find out what AI is all about

Artificial Intelligence. It's exciting—and a little spooky. And it's all around us. AI helps protect you from fraud, schedules medical procedures, aids in customer service, and even assists you in choosing TV shows and cleaning your house. Want to learn more? This book fills in the blanks, showing you what AI is and what it isn't, considering ethical questions behind AI use, how it's being used today, and some of the amazing things it's expected to do tomorrow. Whether you're a technophile or simply curious, you'll be fascinated by what you learn!

Inside…

• Discover AI history
• Understand the role of data
• Learn how AI is used in computer applications, the medical field, space, and machine learning
• Clear the hype surrounding AI
• Explore robots and drones

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119467659
• ISBN 13: 9781119467656
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336