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Artificial intelligence = unveiling the truth beyond the myths /

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Title/Author:	Artificial intelligence/ by Alfio Quarteroni.
Reminder of title:	unveiling the truth beyond the myths /
Author:	Quarteroni, Alfio.
Published:	Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland : : 2025.,
Description:	xiv, 159 p. :ill., digital ; : 24 cm.;
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Artificial intelligence. -
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-92973-1
ISBN:	9783031929731

Artificial intelligence = unveiling the truth beyond the myths /
Quarteroni, Alfio.

Artificial intelligenceunveiling the truth beyond the myths /[electronic resource] :by Alfio Quarteroni. - Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :2025. - xiv, 159 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - Copernicus books, sparking curiosity and explaining the world,2731-8990. - Copernicus books, sparking curiosity and explaining the world..

1 Introduction -- 2 The Early Pages of AI: Between Dream and Reality -- 3 Shining Light on AI -- 4 Machine Learning: when Computers Learn (on Their Own!) -- 5 Mathematics...the Bare Minimum -- 6 What Data for Learning, and What Kind of Learning? -- 7 Generative AI: the Sudden Boom -- 8 AI is not just Generative -- 9 AI in Science -- 10 Where Do we Stand and a Look into the Futur -- 11 Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence -- 12 Black, White, and Grey Boxes: a New Frontier, from Big Data to Big Science -- 13 Dialoguing with ChatGPT4 -- 14 Conclusion and Further Insights -- 15 Addendum: A brief mathematical digression on complexity, reproducibility, transparency, and explainability of AI.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming multiple aspects of human life, raising fundamental questions: Is AI truly intelligent? Can it surpass human capabilities? What are its risks and opportunities? In this book, I aim to clarify what AI really is, debunking myths while offering a rigorous, balanced perspective on its impact. Rather than chasing the latest AI trends, I will focus on the core principles that define it, tracing its evolution from early pioneers like Alan Turing to today's advanced systems. AI remains in the realm of narrow intelligence, excelling at specific tasks but far from replicating human cognition. Yet, its ability to process vast data, predict behaviors, and generate creative content is reshaping industries, from healthcare to finance. At the heart of AI's progress is machine learning, particularly neural networks, which rely more on data-driven training than traditional scientific theory. However, this innovation comes with challenges: environmental costs, job market disruptions, ethical dilemmas, and the black box problem-AI's decision-making opacity, which raises concerns about trust and accountability. AI also plays a growing role in global power dynamics, influencing governance, security, and even democracy. Nations leading AI development gain strategic advantages, but without careful regulation, AI could fuel inequality, surveillance, and manipulation. Despite the fears AI evokes, it is neither an existential threat nor a magical solution. My goal is not to celebrate or demonize it but to provide a critical framework for understanding this technological revolution. By fostering awareness, we can shape AI's integration into society in a way that aligns with human values and scientific progress.

ISBN: 9783031929731

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-031-92973-1doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

559380
Artificial intelligence.

LC Class. No.: Q335 / .Q37 2025

Dewey Class. No.: 006.3

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