Artificial Intelligence For Dummies (eBook)

John Mueller has produced hundreds of books and articles on topics ranging from networking to home security and from database management to heads-down programming. If he had a nickel for every time he is asked the question, "Is the terminator real?" (No!), he could have retired years ago. Luca Massaron is a data scientist who specializes in organizing and interpreting big data and turning it into smart data. He has over 20 years??? experience delivering data solutions to clients in a variety of industries.

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 5

PART 1: INTRODUCING AI 7

Chapter 1: Introducing AI 9

Chapter 2: Defining the Role of Data 25

Chapter 3: Considering the Use of Algorithms 49

Chapter 4: Pioneering Specialized Hardware 67

PART 2: CONSIDERING THE USES OF AI IN SOCIETY 83

Chapter 5: Seeing AI Uses in Computer Applications 85

Chapter 6: Automating Common Processes 97

Chapter 7: Using AI to Address Medical Needs 107

Chapter 8: Relying on AI to Improve Human Interaction 127

PART 3: WORKING WITH SOFTWARE-BASED AI APPLICATIONS 139

Chapter 9: Performing Data Analysis for AI 141

Chapter 10: Employing Machine Learning in AI 155

Chapter 11: Improving AI with Deep Learning 175

PART 4: WORKING WITH AI IN HARDWARE APPLICATIONS 207

Chapter 12: Developing Robots 209

Chapter 13: Flying with Drones 223

Chapter 14: Utilizing the AI-Driven Car 237

PART 5: CONSIDERING THE FUTURE OF AI 257

Chapter 15: Understanding the Nonstarter Application 259

Chapter 16: Seeing AI in Space 273

Chapter 17: Engaging in Human Endeavors 287

PART 6: THE PART OF TENS 301

Chapter 18: Ten Occupational Categories that AI Can't Replace 303

Chapter 19: Ten Substantial Contributions of AI to Society 311

Chapter 20: Ten Ways in Which AI Has Failed 319

Index 327