Artificial Intelligence

From Medieval Robots to Neural Networks

A journey through the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence, from popular science author Cliff Pickover.  

From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes listeners on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy, and considers the enduring threat to humanity should AI grow out of control. Pickover provides an entertaining and informative look into when artificial intelligence began, how it developed, where it's going, and what it means for the future of human-machine interaction.

©2019 Clifford A. Pickover (P)2019 Tantor

Fascinating book

The enormous quantity of citations and the enthusiasm of the narrator are very compelling and make you crave for more.