Artificial intelligence : emerging technologies / Rayan Madison.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Robots -- Inventing AI -- Artificial and machine learning -- Psychological aspects AI -- Integrating AI in societal issues -- Methodology in AI research.

"Today, Al is gaining hype and traction as capabilities approach something that looks like sentience. There are specific trends that have contributed to this situation, and these trends are the requisite components as companies build AI into their plans. Of the many technologies that are on the horizon, perhaps none has as much history as artificial intelligence. Although its academic origins are traced to the 1950s, appearances in science fiction throughout the past century have helped embed AI into the mainstream consciousness. These appearances also lead to heightened expectations-some technologists argue that type of intelligence in these systems is "assisted" or "augmented" rather than "artificial" but recent advances in computing have certainly accelerated the potential of the technology. This book presents an innovative answer to the question by presenting a different perspective on Al and its ethical consequences. Instead of looking at individual Al techniques, applications or ethical issues, we can understand Al as a system of ecosystems, consisting of numerous interdependent technologies, applications and stakeholders. With this book, students learn about the past, present, and future of technological innovation. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on technology concepts they may already know"-- Back cover.