Artificial intelligence for dummies / by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron.

Includes index.

Part 1: Introducing AI. Introducing AI ; Defining the role of data ; Considering the use of algorithms ; Pioneering specialized hardware -- Part 2: Considering the uses of AI in society. Seeing AI uses in computer applications ; Automating common processes ; Using AI to address medical needs ; Relying on AI to improve human interaction -- Part 3: Working with software-based AI applications. Performing data analysis for AI ; Employing machine learning in AI ; Improving AI with deep learning -- Part 4: Working with AI in hardware applications. Developing robots ; Flying with drones ; Utilizing the AI-driven car -- Part 5: Considering the future of AI. Understanding the nonstarter application. Seeing AI in space ; Adding new human occupations -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten AI-safe occupations ; Ten substantial contributions of AI to society ; Ten ways in which AI has failed.

"The term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been around since the 1950s, but a lot has changed since then. Today, AI is referenced in the news, books, movies, and TV shows, and the exact definition is often misinterpreted. Artificial Intelligence For Dummies provides a clear introduction to AI and how it's being used today. Inside, you'll get a clear overview of the technology, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and a fascinating look at its applications in everything from self-driving cars and drones to its contributions in the medical field"-- from Amazon description.