The book covers the most essential and widely employed material in each area, particularly the material important for real-world applications. Our goal is not to cover every latest progress in the fields, nor to discuss every detail of various techniques that have been developed. New sections/subsections added in this edition are: Simulated Annealing (Section 3.7), Boltzmann Machines (Section 3.8) and Extended Fuzzy if-then Rules Tables (Sub-section 5.5.3). Also, numerous changes and typographical corrections have been made throughout the manuscript. The Preface to the first edition follows. General scope of the book Artificial intelligence (AI) as a field has undergone rapid growth in diversification and practicality. For the past few decades, the repertoire of AI techniques has evolved and expanded. Scores of newer fields have been added to the traditional symbolic AI. Symbolic AI covers areas such as knowledge-based systems, logical reasoning, symbolic machine learning, search techniques, and natural language processing. The newer fields include neural networks, genetic algorithms or evolutionary computing, fuzzy systems, rough set theory, and chaotic systems.

Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence are pillars on which you can build intelligent applications. This field is essential in the modern world since robots may now display complex cognitive abilities including as decision-making, learning and seeing the environment, behaviour prediction, and language processing. The terms "artificial intelligence" & "machine learning" are often used interchangeably, although they refer to two distinct processes. Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that allows intelligent systems to autonomously learn new things from data, while artificial intelligence as a whole refers to robots that can make choices, acquire new skills, and solve problems. The engineering profession makes extensive use of AI methods to address a broad variety of previously intractable issues. The purpose of this book is to bring together developed form scientists, researchers, and academics to discuss all aspects of artificial intelligence and share their findings with one another and the wider scientific community. The book serves as a leading multidisciplinary forum for discussing real-world problems and the solutions that have been implemented to address them.

Understanding Artificial Intelligence Provides students across majors with a clear and accessible overview of new artificial intelligence technologies and applications Artificial intelligence (AI) is broadly defined as computers programmed to simulate the cognitive functions of the human mind. In combination with the Neural Network (NN), Big Data (BD), and the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence has transformed everyday life: self-driving cars, delivery drones, digital assistants, facial recognition devices, autonomous vacuum cleaners, and mobile navigation apps all rely on AI to perform tasks. With the rise of artificial intelligence, the job market of the near future will be radically different???many jobs will disappear, yet new jobs and opportunities will emerge. Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Applications covers the fundamental concepts and key technologies of AI while exploring its impact on the future of work. Requiring no previous background in artificial intelligence, this easy-to-understand textbook addresses AI challenges in healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, government, and smart city development. Each chapter includes simple computer laboratories to teach students how to develop artificial intelligence applications and integrate software and hardware for robotic development. In addition, this text: Focuses on artificial intelligence applications in different industries and sectors Traces the history of neural networks and explains popular neural network architectures Covers AI technologies, such as Machine Vision (MV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Describes various artificial intelligence computational platforms, including Google Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) and Kneron Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Highlights the development of new artificial intelligence hardware and architectures Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals and Applications is an excellent textbook for undergraduates in business, humanities, the arts, science, healthcare, engineering, and many other disciplines. It is also an invaluable guide for working professionals wanting to learn about the ways AI is changing their particular field.

An upcoming game-changing technology that is disrupting the digital & computer technology age is artificial intelligence (AI). The whole of the information technology industry has adopted the use of machine learning & artificial algorithms in order to automate processes and provide robust outcomes. This book will familiarize you with the fundamental concepts and important phrases of the area of computer science that is seeing the most rapid expansion, as well as: An explanation of the many methods and algorithms that are utilized in machine learning, including why & how they are used as well as the tools that are necessary. Where to get data, which languages are most suited for machine learning, and what kinds of technologies are available to assist you with your task. This book provides an introduction to the foundations of contemporary artificial intelligence (AI), as well as coverage of recent developments in AI, such as Automated Planning, Information Retrieval, Intelligent Agents, Natural Language and Speech Processing, and Machine Vision. A short historical background can be found at the beginning of each chapter. This book explains, in terminology that is easy to understand, almost all of the components of artificial intelligence, including problem solving, search strategies, knowledge concepts, expert systems, and many more.

This volume showcases upcoming trends and applications that are set to redefine our technological landscape. Chapters comprise referenced reviews focused on the recent research that introduces new methods and techniques for using AI in Industry 4.0, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) to drive new industrial processes. The contributors have discussed challenges in industry 4.0 along with the applications and the way it is shaping different industries. Key themes: AI in Communication Media: Uncover the latest research, with insights into the challenges and adoption of AI in remote processes. New AI Techniques for Industry 4.0: Learn about technologies such as blockchains and applications of machine learning, deep learning, and image processing. IoT and AI for Smart Systems: Understand IoT with a special focus on enhancing smart systems, in different industries, including agriculture and transaction processing Explorable AI: Gain a quick understanding of Explainable AI (XAI) and its role in improving the predictability and transparency of IoT applications. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, researcher, or industry professional, this book offers a glimpse into the innovative world of Industry 4.0 and its intersection with AI, IoT, big data, and cloud computing.

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The academic field of computer science did not develop as a separate subject of study until the 1960s after it had been in existence since the 1950s. The mathematical theory that underpinned the fields of computer programming, compilers, and operating systems was one of the primary focuses of this class. Other important topics were the various programming languages and operating systems. Context-free languages, finite automata, regular expressions, and computability were a few of the topics that were discussed in theoretical computer science lectures. The area of study known as algorithmic analysis became an essential component of theory in the 1970s, after having been mostly overlooked for the majority of its existence up to that point in time. The purpose of this initiative was to investigate and identify practical applications for computer technology. At the time, a significant change is taking place, and a greater amount of attention is being paid to the vast number of different applications that may be utilized. This shift is the cumulative effect of several separate variables coming together at the same time. The convergence of computing and communication technology has been a major motivator, and as a result, this change may be primarily attributed to that convergence. Our current knowledge of data and the most effective approach to work with it in the modern world has to be revised in light of recent advancements in the capability to monitor, collect, and store data in a variety of fields, including the natural sciences, business, and other fields. This is necessary because of the recent breakthroughs in these capabilities. This is as a result of recent advancements that have been made in these capacities. The widespread adoption of the internet and other forms of social networking as indispensable components of people's lives brings with it a variety of opportunities for theoretical development as well as difficulties in actual use. Traditional subfields of computer science continue to hold a significant amount of weight in the field as a whole; however, researchers of the future will focus more on how to use computers to comprehend and extract usable information from massive amounts of data arising from applications rather than how to make computers useful for solving particular problems in a well-defined manner. This shift in emphasis is due to the fact that researchers of 1 | P a ge the future will be more concerned with how to use computers to comprehend and extract usable information from massive amounts of data arising from applications. This shift in emphasis is because researchers of the future will be more concerned with how to use the information they find. As a result of this, we felt it necessary to compile this book, which discusses a theory that would, according to our projections, play an important role within the next 40 years. We think that having a grasp of this issue will provide students with an advantage in the next 40 years, in the same way that having an understanding of automata theory, algorithms, and other topics of a similar sort provided students an advantage in the 40 years prior to this one, and in the 40 years after this one. A movement toward placing a larger emphasis on probabilities, statistical approaches, and numerical processes is one of the most significant shifts that has taken place as a result of the developments that have taken place. Early drafts of the book have been assigned reading at a broad variety of academic levels, ranging all the way from the undergraduate level to the graduate level. The information that is expected to have been learned before for a class that is taken at the undergraduate level may be found in the appendix. As a result of this, the appendix will provide you with some activities to do as a component of your project.

This book discusses important topics for engineering and managing software startups, such as how technical and business aspects are related, which complications may arise and how they can be dealt with. It also addresses the use of scientific, engineering, and managerial approaches to successfully develop software products in startup companies. The book covers a wide range of software startup phenomena, and includes the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for startup product development; team capacity and team roles; technical debt; minimal viable products; startup metrics; common pitfalls and patterns observed; as well as lessons learned from startups in Finland, Norway, Brazil, Russia and USA. All results are based on empirical findings, and the claims are backed by evidence and concrete observations, measurements and experiments from qualitative and quantitative research, as is common in empirical software engineering. The book helps entrepreneurs and practitioners to become aware of various phenomena, challenges, and practices that occur in real-world startups, and provides insights based on sound research methodologies presented in a simple and easy-to-read manner. It also allows students in business and engineering programs to learn about the important engineering concepts and technical building blocks of a software startup. It is also suitable for researchers at different levels in areas such as software and systems engineering, or information systems who are studying advanced topics related to software business.

Packed with experiential exercises, self-assessments, and group activities, the Ninth Edition of Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development develops essential management skills students can use in their personal and professional lives. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier uses the most current examples to illustrate management concepts in today’s ever-changing business world. This fully updated new edition provides new coverage of important topics like generational differences, sexual harassment, AI, and cybersecurity. Students learn about management in the real world with 18 new cases, including cases on the NBA, H&M, Netflix, and Peleton. Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development, Ninth Edition - Vantage Digital Option.