Forget far-away dreams of the future. Artificial intelligence is here now!

Every time you use a smart device or some sort of slick technologybe it a smartwatch, smart speaker, security alarm, or even customer service chat boxyoure engaging with artificial intelligence (AI). If youre curious about how AI is developedor question whether AI is realArtificial Intelligence For Dummies holds the answers youre looking for. Starting with a basic definition of AI and explanations of data use, algorithms, special hardware, and more, this reference simplifies this complex topic for anyone who wants to understand what operates the devices we cant live without.

This book will help you:

Almost 80 percent of the devices you interact with every day depend on some sort of AI. And although you dont need to understand AI to operate your smart speaker or interact with a bot, youll feel a little smarterdare we say more intelligentwhen you know whats going on behind the scenes.  So dont wait. Pick up this popular guide to unlock the secrets of AI today!

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 Robots209

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 Cant Replace 303

Chapter 19: Ten Substantial Contributions of AI to Society 311

Chapter 20: Ten Ways in Which AI Has Failed 319

Index 327