Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction

Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction - Paperback

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Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction

Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction - Paperback

by Tom Taulli
$48.58
Sale price  $48.58 Regular price 

Book Overview

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and many more. In our modern era, an understanding of AI and its possibilities for your organization is essential for growth and success.

Artificial Intelligence Basics has arrived to equip you with a fundamental, timely grasp of AI and its impact. Author Tom Taulli provides an engaging, non-technical introduction to important concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), robotics, and more. In addition to guiding you through real-world case studies and practical implementation steps, Taulli uses his expertise to expand on the bigger questions that surround AI. These include societal trends, ethics, andfuture impact AI will have on world governments, company structures, and daily life.

Google, Amazon, Facebook, and similar tech giants are far from the only organizations on which artificial intelligence has had--and will continue to have--an incredibly significant result. AI is the present and the future of your business as well as your home life. Strengthening your prowess on the subject will prove invaluable to your preparation for the future of tech, and Artificial Intelligence Basics is the indispensable guide that you've been seeking.


What You Will Learn

  • Study the core principles for AI approaches such as machine learning, deep learning, and NLP (Natural Language Processing)
  • Discover the best practices to successfully implement AI by examining case studies including Uber, Facebook, Waymo, UiPath, and Stitch Fix
  • Understand how AI capabilities for robots can improve business
  • Deploy chatbots and Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) to save costs and improve customer service
  • Avoid costly gotchas
  • Recognize ethical concerns and other risk factors of using artificial intelligence
  • Examine the secular trends and how they may impact your business


Who This Book Is For

Readers without a technical background, such as managers, looking to understand AI to evaluate solutions.


Back Jacket

Artificial intelligence touches nearly every part of your day. While you may initially assume that technology such as smart speakers and digital assistants are the extent of it, AI has in fact rapidly become a general-purpose technology, reverberating across industries including transportation, healthcare, financial services, and many more. In our modern era, an understanding of AI and its possibilities for your organization is essential for growth and success.

Artificial Intelligence Basics has arrived to equip you with a fundamental, timely grasp of AI and its impact. Author Tom Taulli provides an engaging, non-technical introduction to important concepts such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), robotics, and more. In addition to guiding you through real-world case studies and practical implementation steps, Taulli uses his expertise to expand on the bigger questions that surround AI. These include societal trends, ethics, and future impact AI will have on world governments, company structures, and daily life.

Google, Amazon, Facebook, and similar tech giants are far from the only organizations on which artificial intelligence has had--and will continue to have--an incredibly significant result. AI is the present and the future of your business as well as your home life. Strengthening your prowess on the subject will prove invaluable to your preparation for the future of tech, and Artificial Intelligence Basics is the indispensable guide that you've been seeking.

ISBN9781484250273
Author Tom Taulli
PublisherApress
GenreBusiness and Technology
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 2019
LanguageENG- English
Pages187
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Tom Taulli

Tom Taulli (@ttaulli) is a consultant to various companies, such as Aisera, a venture-backed generative AI startup. He has written several books like AI Basics and Generative AI. Tom has also taught IT courses for UCLA, PluralSight and O'Reilly Media. For these, he has provided lessons in using Python to create deep learning and machine learning models. He has also taught on topics like NLP (Natural Language Processing). Gaurav Deshmukh is a highly skilled technology leader with over a decade of experience driving transformative software engineering initiatives. Throughout his career, he has held pivotal technical roles at prominent companies such as Guidewire, Cigna, Home Depot, American Agricultural Laboratory (AmAgLab), Tata Exlsi, and Amdocs. Gaurav's expertise encompasses a range of cutting-edge technologies, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, software automation, data engineering, and full-stack development with various programming languages and web technology frameworks. He employs his vast knowledge to create innovative solutions that optimize workflows and drive business growth. Gaurav holds both an MBA and a Master's degree in Computer Science, with a focus on data warehousing and computer vision. He is dedicated to elevating the strategic role of software engineering in delivering business value. As a distinguished leader, Gaurav can be reached at gauravkdeshmukh89@gmail.com to explore transformative technical initiatives.

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