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History of artificial intelligence : from the mathematics of ancient civilizations to thinking machines / Abbas Tcharkhtchi, Hamid Reza Vanaei, and Sofiane Khelladi.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tcharkhtchi, Abbas, author.
- Vanaei, Hamid Reza, author.
- Khelladi, Sofiane, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Artificial intelligence--History.
- Artificial intelligence.
- Mathematics--History.
- Mathematics.
- Physical Description:
- xxi, 303 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2026.
- Summary:
- History of Artificial Intelligence: From the Mathematics of Ancient Civilizations to Thinking Machines takes readers on a fascinating journey through the history of AI, showing how its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations and their early advancements in mathematics, logic, and computation. It reveals the unexpected links between ancient calculation methods and the technologies that define modern life. By following AI's development, from the mathematical innovations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Iran to the revolutionary ideas of the European Renaissance and Enlightenment, readers will discover how human ingenuity over the centuries paved the way for the creation of intelligent machines. Each chapter takes readers step by step through major milestones, from the first mechanical calculators to the rise of modern computers and the development of TM. By exploring these key events and the contributions of diverse civilizations, the book offers fresh insights into AI's global history and its complex relationship with human thought. In the final chapters, the book also addresses the ethical and societal challenges AI presents today, giving readers a well-rounded understanding of how AI is shaping our future and what that means for all of us.
- Contents:
- Chapter 1. Introduction: parallel evolution of civilizations and intelligence
- Chapter 2. Artificial intelligence at its origin
- Chapter 3. The age of enlightenment and development of thinking machines
- Chapter 4. From calculator to computer
- Chapter 5. The main models of AI
- Chapter 6. Advanced applications of AI and ethical challenges
- Chapter 7. The final words.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1041011989
- 9781041011989
- 1041011997
- 9781041011996
- OCLC:
- 1520466726
- Publisher Number:
- 90103258144
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