Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence: The Past, Present, and Future of AI

Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence: The Past, Present, and Future of AI

This authoritative reference work will provide readers with a complete overview of artificial intelligence (AI), including its historic development and current status, existing and projected AI applications, and present and potential future impact on the United States and the world. Some people believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize modern life in ways that improve human existence. Others say that the promise of AI is overblown. Still others contend that AI applications could pose a grave threat to the economic security of millions of people by taking their jobs and otherwise rendering them "obsolete"—or, even worse, that AI could actually spell the end of the human race. This volume will help users understand the reasons AI development has both spirited defenders and alarmed critics; explain theories and innovations like Moore's Law, mindcloning, and Technological Singularity that drive AI research and debate; and give readers the information they need to make their own informed judgment about the promise and peril of this technology. All of this coverage is presented using language and terminology accessible to a lay audience. “Recommended for general readers looking for an overview of the various facets of AI or for possible linkages within the field.” ― Booklist “Highly recommended. All readers.” ― Choice Philip L. Frana, PhD, is professor of interdisciplinary liberal studies at James Madison University, USA. He teaches subjects related to automation and society and has published numerous articles on the history of technology, science, and medicine. Michael J. Klein, PhD, is professor of interdisciplinary liberal studies at James Madison University, USA. He teaches courses on technology and popular culture and has published several chapters in edited collections about writing pedagogy and communicating about Covid..