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Technology is rapidly developing and our style of living and consumption is changing too. Businesses are feeling this shift and trying to keep up with the new needs of the consumer. And all the world’s tech giants are in a race to become the first leaders in artificial intelligence (AI).
Consequently, the need for qualified engineers, developers, and experts in AI is increasing drastically. So I thought to share with you book recommendations of the 10 most useful books to introduce you to artificial intelligence vs machine learning.
1. Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control
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This book by Stuart Russel, a researcher in Artificial intelligence, sheds light on the biggest event in human history, that of creating superior intelligence. The authors describe How AI works, and its capacities to improve human life; but also, How can humans guarantee that they are not losing control over machines.
2. Surviving AI: The promise and peril of artificial intelligence
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This book includes useful definitions and outlines the differences between Artificial Narrow Intelligence and Artificial General Intelligence ( AGI). It is an easy-to-read review of the possibilities, hopes, and fears of humanity facing AI.
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3. Artificial Intelligence: An Illustrated History: From Medieval Robots to Neural Networks
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One of the modern science author Cliff Pickover wrote this book to illustrate the journey of AI. From the start, How AI began, How it is developed, the present, and the existing applications of AI, to where this technology is going in the future.
4. Careers in Artificial Intelligence by Joshua Gregory
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If you are interested to have a future career in the artificial intelligence field, this book is definitely for you. Author Joshua Gregory introduces many inspiring careers in high-tech in this book serving especially for beginners who want to have introducing ideas to AI, if you have already some notions, or you are an expert in the field, I recommend you to choose another book in this list.
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5. Artificial Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction
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This book is one of The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press. Author Margaret Boden presents modern AI applications in our daily life, from entertaining, shopping, learning to psychology and biology. This short and compact book can illuminate you and help you explore many interesting concepts about AI.
6. Artificial intelligence for dummies by John Paul Mueller and Luca Massaron
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This is a great book for beginners in the AI field. The authors cover many topics from the connection of AI with data, deep learning and how AI affects our world, and How It will keep transforming our way of doing business in the future. It is also not a book designed for experts in AI, but it can provide you a deep understanding of the use of AI if you are an engineer, student or if you’re working in the business sphere.
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7. Introducing artificial intelligence by Henry Brighton & Howard Selina
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This book is one of the earliest books in AI, it was written in 2012 before deep learning took off. If you want to obtain a general overview of AI, to search for something light and easy to read, this book provides insights into the history and the basic foundations of AI with a simple style and several illustrations.
8. Machines That Think: The Future of Artificial Intelligence
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This book is an accessible introduction to AI, explaining where we are today in terms of big data, machine learning, and new technologies with concrete examples. Toby Walsh anticipates the future of AI, the challenges, and the effects of the technology. He predicts that the future is tough but He also shows the projected capabilities of computing technologies and how disruptive they can be.
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9. Artificial Intelligence By Josh Gregory
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This book is one of the Emerging Tech series, It will take you on an explorative trip in the most innovative new technologies, and help you to learn about the trends in the computing field. It’s like a guide for students to know more about the history of AI and to be inspired by new ideas and concepts.
10. Machine Learning for Beginners: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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If you want to learn in-depth about machine learning, and to know the different applications and types of learning ( reinforced, supervised, unsupervised…). This book can be a helpful guide for you. But I do not recommend this book for you if you don’t have basic knowledge of coding or programming languages.