As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more and more woven into our everyday lives―and underpins so much of the infrastructure we rely on―the ethical, security, and privacy implications require a critical approach that draws not simply on the programming and algorithmic foundations of the technology.
Bringing together legal studies, philosophy, cybersecurity, and academic literature, Beyond the Algorithm examines these complex issues with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand analysis and overview. The book explores the ethical challenges that professionals―and, increasingly, users―are encountering as AI becomes not just a promise of the future, but a powerful tool of the present.
· An overview of the history and development of AI, from the earliest pioneers in machine learning to current applications and how it might shape the future
· Introduction to AI models and implementations, as well as examples of emerging AI trends
· Examination of vulnerabilities, including insight into potential real-world threats, and best practices for ensuring a safe AI deployment
· Discussion of how to balance accountability, privacy, and ethics with regulatory and legislative concerns with advancing AI technology
· A critical perspective on regulatory obligations, and repercussions, of AI with copyright protection, patent rights, and other intellectual property dilemmas
· An academic resource and guide for the evolving technical and intellectual challenges of AI
· Leading figures in the field bring to life the ethical issues associated with AI through in-depth analysis and case studies in this comprehensive examination.
Omar Santos is a cybersecurity thought leader with a passion for driving industry-wide initiatives to enhance the security of critical infrastructures. Omar is the lead of the DEF CON Red Team Village, the chair of the Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) technical committee, the founder of OpenEoX, and board member of the OASIS Open standards organization. Omar’s collaborative efforts extend to numerous organizations, including the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI).
Omar is a renowned expert in ethical hacking, vulnerability research, incident response, and AI security. He employs his deep understanding of these disciplines to help organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. His dedication to cybersecurity has made a significant impact on businesses, academic institutions, law enforcement agencies, and other entities striving to bolster their security measures.
With more than 20 books, video courses, white papers, and technical articles under his belt, Omar’s expertise is widely recognized and respected. Omar is a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco focusing on AI security, research, incident response, and vulnerability disclosure. You can follow Omar on Twitter @santosomar.
Petar Radanliev is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. He obtained his PhD at the University of Wales in 2014. He continued with postdoctoral research at Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford before moving to the Department of Computer Science. His current research focuses on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and blockchain technology. Before joining academia, Dr. Petar Radanliev spent ten years as a Cybersecurity Manager for RBS, the largest bank in the world at the time, and five years as a Lead Penetration Tester for the Ministry for Defence.
