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Can machines really think? Is the mind just a complicated computer program? "Introducing Artificial Intelligence" focuses on the major issues behind one of the hardest scientific problems ever undertaken. Artificial Intelligence is not just a fictional concept. Half a century of research into the construction of intelligent machinery has resulted in machines capable of beating the best human chess players and humanoid robots that can walk and interact with us. Despite early claims that intelligent machines were just around the corner, progress has been slow and difficult. Consciousness and environment are tow of the deeply complex problems are two deeply complex problems encountered. How exactly should we go about building an intelligent machine? Should it work like a mind? Should it work like a brain? Does it require a body? "Introducing Artificial Intelligence" clearly explains the advances made over the past half-century, from Alan Turing's influential groundwork to cutting edge robotics and the New Al.
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Henry Brighton has carried out research into machine learning in both academic and commercial settings. More recently his work has focused on the problem of the evolution of language, where he employs machine learning techniques to model linguistic evolution in multi-agent populations. Howard Selina was born in Leeds and studied painting at St. Martin's School of Art and the Royal Academy. He works in London as a painter and illustrator.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
AI is a field crowded with specialist sub-topics, each with their own jargon and methodology. Without getting bogged down in specific areas, this book is a good attempt to cover the general historical and philosophical background of AI, and a helpful reference to the main controversies and unproved hypotheses which are bound to come up whenever you look into a particular area of AI application.
There could be more on Chomsky and language, more on robotics, and more on, well nearly everything, but isn't that the sign of a good book if it's trying to be an overview? You want to know more. In my opinion many extended AI discussions (particularly speculations about the future) do not examine their basic assumptions and Brighton & Selina's book is a good place to start if you want to know where you're starting from.
There could be more on Chomsky and language, more on robotics, and more on, well nearly everything, but isn't that the sign of a good book if it's trying to be an overview? You want to know more. In my opinion many extended AI discussions (particularly speculations about the future) do not examine their basic assumptions and Brighton & Selina's book is a good place to start if you want to know where you're starting from.
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This book is OK as a very quick skim over the topic of AI, but it has very little substance and absolutely rubbish illustrations. If you just want a book that gives a very brief overview of the field before looking for another book that has substance to it, then this might be OK.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I studied AI and its history and philosophy briefly at university and since finishing I was hoping for a book that will refresh my memory, clarify certain aspects and delve deeper into the subject matter.
Unfortunatley this book only refreshes my memory and fails to clarify much of the subject matter. I was also hoping for history on the idea of AI and Robots but this book skips over this. I am a big fan of the 'Introducing' book range but this book is slightly below its Icons normal standards.
To be fair though, the subject matter is huge and complicated. This is also the only book I have found that is accessable to people not in the field and just for introduction. Therefore I would say it is a fair effort and give it 3 1/2 stars.
If this subject interests you I would recommend Max Brammer's lectures if you have the opportunity
Unfortunatley this book only refreshes my memory and fails to clarify much of the subject matter. I was also hoping for history on the idea of AI and Robots but this book skips over this. I am a big fan of the 'Introducing' book range but this book is slightly below its Icons normal standards.
To be fair though, the subject matter is huge and complicated. This is also the only book I have found that is accessable to people not in the field and just for introduction. Therefore I would say it is a fair effort and give it 3 1/2 stars.
If this subject interests you I would recommend Max Brammer's lectures if you have the opportunity
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