A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence by Michael Wooldridge (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence by Michael Wooldridge (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

Author: Michael Wooldridge; Narrator: Glen McCready

Full Title: A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going

Release Year: 2021

Length: 8h 8m

Genres: Nonfiction, Computers & Technology, Science, History
From a leading Oxford AI researcher, this audiobook offers an engaging and accessible journey through the history and future of artificial intelligence. It delves into the field's long-term aim: to create conscious, self-aware machines capable of intelligent autonomous action, a prospect about which Professor Wooldridge maintains an optimistic yet cautious stance. The book highlights genuine scientific breakthroughs of the past decade that have made AI systems like driverless cars and automated translation tools a practical reality. While the dream of truly conscious machines remains a distant prospect, the floodgates for AI have opened, profoundly impacting our world. Wooldridge chronicles AI's foundational moments, key pioneers, and the evolution of essential concepts like machine learning and neural networks. He also examines the ethical and societal implications, including concerns about job displacement and algorithmic bias. This comprehensive tour explores AI's past, present, and world-changing future, making it a one-stop-shop for both seasoned experts and curious newcomers.