Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans (Pelican Books) Paperback – September 24, 2020

"Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans" is a masterfully written book that makes the complex world of AI accessible to everyone. The author skillfully combines technical depth with clear, engaging prose, making it a perfect read for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of the subject.The book stands out for its balanced perspective, offering a thoughtful examination of the ethical, social, and philosophical implications of AI. It's not just a dry technical manual; it's a stimulating guide that encourages readers to think critically about the technology shaping our future.I particularly appreciated the real-world examples and practical insights that make abstract concepts come alive. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the evolving role of AI in our lives. Highly recommended!

The hype around Artificial lntelligence and its capabilities has recently become omnipresent in Media, especially in popular Hollywood movies and TV series. Scenarios of Al robots and humans existing symbiotically are often depicted either as a utopian society with Al playing the role as an assistant, or a dystopian one with Al working to oppress or - in some extreme cases - eradicate the humankind. However, although we cannot reliably predict the future 50 to 100 years ahead, it is essential that we realistically analyse the contemporary Al capabilities and their function in today's society. This book written by Melanie Mitchell gives the reader a deeper and more pragmatic insight into the progress made so far and the challenges in relying too heavily on Al applications. I feel that I was given a solid understanding of topics such as Neural Networks, Image Recognition, Natural Language Processing and even controversial topics such as ethics and integrity. The author also does an excellent job of addressing the current obstacles we have to overcome in order to achieve a "general Al" -a pseudo-human robot. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to get a practical knowledge of how Al works without needing to decipher complex algorithmic formulas and programming languages.

Too long and too personal.