Artificial Intelligence: From Medieval Robots to Neural Networks
Clifford A. Pickover
Oct 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Steve Menasche
3.0star
1 reviewreport
headphones
Audiobook
5 hr 44 min
Unabridged
family_home
Eligible
info
reportRatings and reviews aren’t verified Learn More
Want a 34 min sample? Listen anytime, even offline.
Add
About this audiobook
A journey through the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence, from popular science author Cliff Pickover. From medieval robots and Boolean algebra to facial recognition, artificial neural networks, and adversarial patches, this fascinating history takes readers on a vast tour through the world of artificial intelligence. Award-winning author Clifford A. Pickover explores the historic and current applications of AI in such diverse fields as computing, medicine, popular culture, mythology, and philosophy, and considers the enduring threat to humanity should AI grow out of control. Pickover provides an entertaining and informative look into when artificial intelligence began, how it developed, where it's going, and what it means for the future of human-machine interaction.
Ratings and reviews
3.0
1 review
About the author
Clifford A. Pickover has published more than fifty books, translated into a dozen languages, on topics ranging from science and mathematics to religion, art, and history. His book The Math Book won the Neumann Prize for the best book on the history of mathematics aimed at a broad audience.
Steve Menasche is a conservatory-trained actor, musician, and martial artist who has toured the world with West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the American Folk Theatre. As a voice actor, he has completed over 250 audiobooks and has been featured in national radio and television campaigns.
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
