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
Part 1: Introducing AI 7
Chapter 1: Introducing AI9
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

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