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AI and Genius Machines

Written by: Scientific American
Narrated by: Alex Boyles
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In science fiction, artificial intelligence takes the shape of computers that can speak like people, think for themselves, and sometimes act against us. Reality of course is vastly different, though in many ways computers surpass their fictional counterparts. This book reviews work in the field and covers topics from chess-playing to quantum computing. The writers tackle how to make computers more powerful, how we define consciousness, what the hard problems are, and even how computers might be built once the limits of silicon chips have been reached.
©2017 Scientific American, a division of Nature America, Inc. Scientific American is a registered trademark of Nature America, Inc. (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
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Encompassing book for those who love computers

This book's title is nebulous because the scope of this book is enormous. For those who are curious about topics regarding computers and the modern state of computer science this book offers volumes of entertaining discussion from industry professionals. AI, robotics, androids, NP completeness, the difference between the human brain and an electronic brain, super computing, quantum computers, and more are all explored in this book including ideas you have likely never encountered (ever hear of an optical computer?). "AI and Genius Machines" is particularly good as an audiobook, as at times authors will delve into details and it can become difficult to follow. If you're just reading it, these segments may be dry. Aside from the occasional slip into lengthy jargen-heavy explanations, this book made my commute utterly thrilling and tantalizing.

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