"AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable (Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series)" is a step forward in explaining more about the mystery that is AI and the many reasons why AI is difficult to understand and especially control. This book was written by an AI safety researcher and contains reflections on subjects like intelligence, consciousness, and knowledge; the author’s intent for readers is to develop a precise, informed notion of these concepts.
The book "AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable (Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series)” is a book in the Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series that begins with a brief introduction to AI and, more importantly, makes mention of the fact that the outcomes of AI and the manner in which an AI arrives at decisions are hard to explain. Towards the end of the series, it covers specific issues, such as who owns AI and what utilizes it, and explores the risks and the unforeseen consequences AI technology holds. At the end of the book, the author poses issues regarding the uniqueness of personality in relation to AI, the understanding of consciousness, and the distinction between intelligent human beings and AGI.
Designed to bridge the gap between technical details and philosophical musings, "AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable (Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series)” is good for conventional AI professionals and enthusiasts. The language used is simple, and there is little or no use of complex technical terms; the book can, therefore, be described as informative and highly interesting to any reader in search of information about the future of Artificial intelligence and its effects on society.
AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable (Chapman & Hall/CRC Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Series) Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Unpredictability
- Unexplainability and Incomprehensibility
- Unverifiability
- Unownability
- Uncontrollability
- Pathways to Danger
- Accidents
- Personhood
- Consciousness
- Personal Universes
- Human vs AGI
- Skepticism
Who is this course for?
- Expert researchers and professionals in the field of AI are interested in matters concerning the safety and ethics of AI.
- Blessington, Cumming, and Gray’s (n.d.) study revealed that technology enthusiasts are interested in knowing more about the nature of AI.
- Scholars of philosophy and thinkers who study the relation of AI and consciousness.
- The general population is interested in the further development of artificial intelligence and its ramifications for people.
- Potential audiences of this book are students and academics interested in learning about the current issues of AI.
- Policymakers and regulators must understand the risks and possibilities of AI, as it is becoming an increasingly important technology for businesses.
