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write poetry and prose so touching that it will make men weep
compose symphonies that rival the work of Mozart
judge a court case with absolute impartiality and fairness
converse with the natural ease of your best friend.
Robots will one day be so life-like that a human could fall in love and marry one.
Thought Provoking and controversial? Certainly.
Farfetched? Not at all.
In the 50 years since the inception of Artificial Intelligence, computer scientists have made remarkable achievements that can be seen in computer games, childrens toys, your home PC and nearly every facet of human life. In this popular approach to understanding AI, David Levy captures the essence, excitement and potential of Artificial Intelligence. He lays the factual foundations for his intriguing speculations by presenting the history of AI from its earliest conception to present day. He then considers the most recent advances and makes predictions about the future of this burgeoning science.
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This books is a collection of fascinating historical anecdotes, engaging explanations of how AI works, and provocative thoughts on the future of this technology. All of this is beautifully woven together to inform and entertain the computer novice; delight and surprise the computer expert. -- Jonathan Schaeffer, author of One Jump Ahead: Challenging Human Supremacy in Checkers
David has done an excellent job in tying together the many technological advances that are leading us to living on a planet with intelligent robots. For me, David's fast-reading book is an enjoyable adventure back through the history of AI advances, and an equally enjoyable and fascinating speculation into the future. -- Monty Newborn, author of Deep Blue: An Artificial Intelligence Milestone
