Tech experts and authors offer a clear-eyed assessment of the implications of AI on human existence
Artificial intelligence grows by leaps and bounds, creating more and more changes in our everyday lives. These non-fiction books that deal with AI serve as guides for readers as society navigates the transformative shifts that this technology brings. Offering nuanced insights into the history, development, current state and trajectory of AI, they empower people to evaluate its implications on industries, economies and society. They also provide practical advice on future-proofing careers in an AI-centric world, equipping workers with the skills necessary to harness technology's potential. As AI enthrals the world, these critical assessments become more important as they emphasise what it means to be truly human.
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Rebooting AI: Building Artificial Intelligence We Can Trust by Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis
For a sober examination of artificial intelligence, turn to Rebooting AI, where professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis challenge the narrow nature of current AI systems, which is in contrast to the complexity of the real world. The authors put forward a roadmap for developing truly intelligent machines: incorporate reasoning and common sense and not just big data and deep learning. Rodney Brooks, former director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, describes Rebooting AI best: “A welcome antidote to the hype that has engulfed AI over the past decade and a realistic look at how far AI and robotics still have to go.”
