Machines That Think: How Artificial Intelligence Works and What It Means for Us

Rheinwerk Publishing, Inc · Inga Strümke

Apr 2026 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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Machines That Think takes readers through the history, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, offering a deep dive into AI's past, present, and future.Key Features

Practical exploration of the ethical implications of AI technologies in society.
Comprehensive coverage of AI applications, from machine learning to superintelligence.

Book DescriptionMachines That Think explores the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), from its roots in early theoretical frameworks to modern machine learning technologies. It begins by diving into the history of AI, featuring the foundational contributions of pioneers like Alan Turing and John von Neumann. The book then examines the attempts to make machines intelligent, covering symbolic AI, expert systems, and the rise of neural networks. With a focus on the technological advancements that shaped AI, this book provides readers with a deep understanding of how AI systems have evolved over time. The book continues by addressing the growing importance of data in AI systems. It explores how data shapes machine learning models and the inherent challenges faced by data scientists when gathering and processing data for AI applications. The impact of data on model accuracy and the ethical dilemmas surrounding its collection and usage are also discussed. In the final chapters, the book delves into the ethical and societal implications of AI, exploring issues such as privacy, accountability, and the future of AI in everyday life. It speculates on the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence, contemplating the potential consequences of these technologies.What you will learn

Understand the history and evolution of AI technologies
Learn about the various approaches to making machines intelligent
Explore data's role in machine learning and AI systems
Grasp the ethical implications of AI in modern society
Analyze the concept of superintelligence and its potential impacts
Learn the basic principles behind symbolic and subsymbolic AI

Who this book is for

The ideal audience for this book includes professionals, students, and enthusiasts interested in artificial intelligence and its societal implications. Potential readers should have a basic understanding of technology and AI concepts, as well as an interest in the ethical and practical challenges of AI. No specialized prior knowledge is required, but familiarity with technology-related topics is helpful.

Machines That Think takes readers through the history, challenges, and ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, offering a deep dive into AI's past, present, and future.Key Features Practical exploration of the ethical implications of AI technologies in society. Comprehensive coverage of AI a...

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The Rheinwerk Computing series offers new and established professional comprehensive guidance to enrich the readers' skillsets and enhance their career prospects. Their publications are written by leading experts in the fields of programming, administration, security, analytics, and more. Each book is detailed and hands-on to help readers develop essential, practical skills that they can apply to their daily work.

Inga Strümke is a Norwegian physicist specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Born in 1989 in Gummersbach, Germany, and raised in Narvik, Norway, she holds a master's degree in theoretical physics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a doctorate in particle physics from the University of Bergen. Currently an associate professor at NTNU, Strümke is also known for her work in AI ethics and has received an award for science communication from the Norwegian Research Council. In 2023, she published Maskiner som tenker, which was awarded the prestigious Brageprisen, a major Norwegian literary priz

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