Artificial Intelligence

By: Neil Wilkins

Narrated by: Brian R. Scott

Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's Summary

Are you confused about what all the rage behind artificial intelligence is and would like to learn more?

This audiobook covers everything from machine learning to robotics and the internet of things.

You can use it as a nifty guidebook whenever you come across news headlines that talk about some new advancement in AI by Google or Facebook.

By the time you finish listening, you will be aware of what artificial neural networks are, how gradient descent and back propagation work, and what deep learning is.

You will also learn a comprehensive history of AI, from the first invention of automations in antiquity to the driverless cars of today.

Here’s just a tiny fraction of what you’ll discover:

• Understand how machines can “think” and how they learn
• Learn the five reasons why experts are warning us about AI research
• Find the answers to the top six myths of artificial intelligence
• Learn what neural networks are and how they work, the “brains” of machine learning
• Understand reinforcement learning and how it is used to teach machine learning systems through experience
• Become up-to-date with the current state-of-the-art artificial intelligence methods that use deep learning
• Learn the basics of recommender systems
• Expand your current view of machines and what is possible with modern robotics
• Enter the vast world of the internet of things technologies
• Find out why AI is the new business degree
• And much, much more!

©2019 Neil Wilkins (P)2019 Neil Wilkins

Poor Performance

Given this is only 3.5 hours I really tried to give this a full go since I am interested in the topic. The reader choice was just awful though. It sounds like you are listening to a computer reading the book. If this was intentional, it was a bad decision. After an hour I had to just give up.

amazing very informative

I study nanotechnology and this is perfect for understanding different AI that exist here and the future

Great Overview of Al

This book provides a very insightful overview of the broad field of 'artificial intelligence'. I had no prior knowledge of the subject, only a love of web development languages and a desire to understand certain AI concepts; I feel suitably enlightened having listened to this audiobook. The evenly-paced, measured, almost robotic narration added to my enjoyment. I would definitely recommend this audiobook.

Very interesting.

This was a great insight into artificial intelligence, great examples. I'd purchase more by the author.

Super helpful

Super helpful and practical guide for anyone looking to better understand applied AI! A great audiobook!

Thanks Author!

This book is neither for technical geeks nor cyborgs, it is more for humans. Considering difficult AI aspects, digestible introductory material for your better overview and decision making.

Its really Nice

I found this book a bit too high level. If you are familiar with the topic, there's very little that you can learn. However overall I find it useful to have a complete overview of the topic

This one is the best

I have read a lot of book about AI and machine learning. But i don’t know what's exactly i can apply it to my product. After reading this book, then i can figure out why and when to use AI for real-life. Thank so much.

Simple and Awesome

This book is the best guide to all those executives who want to learn from zero about AI and implement it in their companies. Don’t hesitate to grab it.

What an informative book

Great thoughtful coverage with concrete examples of how to successfully apply this new wave of technology in many types of organizations

I Loved It

I found it interesting to read this book since it gave me a number of application ideas to use in my demos. At the same time, I also believe the business leaders will also find this book useful with its focus in applications and use cases.

Very Enlightening

This will enlighten, entertain and demystify anyone interested in A.I. I highly recommend this book to anyone even slightly interested in this topic.

I Needed It

The book is an informational book for executives and does get the skinny very quickly. They even point out societal flaws that seemingly can be fixed with a bit of research and application.

Great Narrator

This is a fantastic resource for business leaders and other professionals, including researchers, entering into the AI space. As AI has revolutionized businesses across the world at lightning speed over the past decade, this books allows the reader to keep up with the complex concepts underpinning the power of AI.

Awful narration: interesting topic

Given the topic, I couldn’t help wonder if it was a human reading the book. The lack of human warmth in narration was off-putting. As such at times, whilst finding the topic of interest, retaining focus was somewhat of a challenge. Overall, there are I imagine more balanced, better written starting points to this topic. I am also unsure who the target audience is for this title given the frequent references to statistical models and theories alongside sections discussing heuristics etc etc. Hardly absolute beginner concepts. My biggest gripe however is the lack of criticality throughout the book when discussing some of the concerns posited by some who are wary of AI. A smaller niggle would the odd jump in writing styles from an almost academic to vernacular style in a single sentence. I have certainly learnt a few things listening to the book, but suspect a good editor is needed to tidy things up if a second edition is written.

Good introduction

This is a good start for an I yroduction into AI. Worth a read thanks

Great Way Of Explanation

As a communications professional in the AI industry, I'm always on the lookout for great content covering the trends in my field. I got to preview their manuscript for Applied AI Book and consider it to be one of the best introductions to AI available for business people.

Very Refreshing

This book is a refreshing read, highlighting the decision making process, cost/benefit trade-offs, and implementation challenges a company would need to go through. I would highly recommend it to my colleagues who are responsible for pitching AI systems/services to customers.

Full Of Information

Considering the breadth of the topic, this book is simultaneously a comprehensive and concise guide. It covers the continuum of AI possibilities, use cases across industries, hiring, and more.

Very Very Practical

This book for me really laid out a step by step guide to understanding AI and how it can be applied, and I have started to use these concepts in my research. Can't recommend enough if you're considering an AI component to your business and research endeavors.