How Ai Works: From Sorcery to Science

How AI Works unravels the mysteries of artificial intelligence, explaining the relationship between AI, machine learning, and deep learning, the history of AI, and the implications of large language models.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: No Starch Press,US

Artificial intelligence (AI) is omnipresent in our daily lives, from self-driving cars to image generation from text and the remarkable capabilities of language systems like ChatGPT. However, despite its widespread presence, many people lack a comprehensive understanding of how AI operates. How AI Works aims to unravel the mysteries of artificial intelligence, presenting a clear and accessible guide without the use of complex mathematical concepts or unnecessary jargon. In this comprehensive book, readers will gain a deep understanding of:

The relationship between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.

The historical context behind AI and the factors that have propelled the current AI revolution.

The failures of decades of work in symbolic AI and the emergence of neural networks as the driving force behind modern AI.

Neural networks, their structure, training processes, and the fundamental principle that enables them to multiply input numbers and produce output numbers.

The implications of large language models, such as ChatGPT and Bard, on our society and the transformative impact they are likely to have in various industries.

It is important to note that AI is not a magical or mysterious technology. How AI Works aims to demystify AI and provide readers with a solid foundation of knowledge to understand its capabilities and applications. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a business professional, or simply curious about the future of technology, this book will teach you everything you want to know about artificial intelligence.

Dimension: 235 x 179 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718503724