Best books on Artificial Intelligence

[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou all are obviously well aware of the fact that Sophia is the first robot to become the citizen of a country. This is a perfect example of Artificial intelligence. Now the question comes that what is artificial intelligence.  Artificial intelligence (known as AI), is intelligence demonstrated by machines. Whereas natural intelligence is somewhat which is displayed by humans or by other animals. Artificial intelligence was founded as an academic discipline in the year 1956 and since then has experienced several waves of optimism, disappointment, loss of funding, followed by new approaches, success and renewed funding. The traditional goals related to AI includes reasoning, planning, learning, knowledge representation, perception and lot more.Till now there has been a lot process in different corners of the country related to artificial intelligence and yes, they all are trying their level best, using the best brains to make us a perfect world where not only intelligent men and women are breathing but also the machines are filling their own fuels. Now the intellectuals are not only busy with making the artificial intelligence a grand success but the talented and skillful writers are too jotting down their views, thoughts, and opinions related to this topic, giving the society to have a better look at artificial intelligence.

1. LIST OF BOOKS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Now let us have a look at the top 10 books on Artificial intelligence. These books are written by really very talented and ambitious authors.

#1.  THE QUEST FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A HISTORY OF IDEAS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (ISBN 9781139642828 )

1. Synopsis: The Quest for Artificial intelligence: A History of Ideas and Achievements is one of the top 10 books on artificial intelligence. This book is written by Nils J. Nilsson. This book on artificial intelligence gives you a complete idea of what actually it is. This book traces the history of the subject, from earlier dreams of the eighteenth century to the more successful work of today’s AI engineering.
2. Read it for: This book promises to be the definitive history of a field that has captivated the imagination of scientists, philosophers, and writers for centuries.
3. Don’t read it for: This book is a complete package of artificial intelligence. Reading this book will make you an immediate fan of AI. Initially going through the history one might not find it interesting but that’s still a little part. One will obviously love this book on completing it.
4. It stands out for: This book consists of many diagrams and easy to understand descriptions of AI programs. This helps the casual reader gain an understanding of how these AI systems actually work.

#2. PARADIGMS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMMING: CASE STUDIES IN COMMON-LISP ( ISBN 1558601910)

1. Synopsis: Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence Programming: Case Studies in Common Lisp is a book written by Peter Norvig in the year 1991. This book is one of the well-known programming book about artificial intelligence programming using Common Lisp. The Lisp programming language has survived since 1958 as a primary language for Artificial intelligence research. This book teaches students and professionals how to build and debug robust practical program while demonstrating superior programming style and important AI concepts.
2. Read if for: This book is an excellent text for a course on AI programming, a useful supplement for general AI courses and an indispensable reference for the professional programmer.
3. Don’t read it for: Before going into this book one must have the basic concept of artificial intelligence and Common Lisp, so as to grasp the content easily.
4. It stands out for: Paradigms of AI Programming is the first text to teach advanced Common Lisp techniques in the context of major AI systems.

#3. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH PYTHON (ISBN 9781786464392)

1. Synopsis: Artificial intelligence with Python is one of the best book on artificial intelligence written by Prateek Joshi, an artificial intelligence researcher.
2. Read it for: This book is best for the Python developers who want to built real- world artificial intelligence. This book is friendly to Python beginners too.
3. Don’t read it for: One must have the minimum knowledge and concept of Python for getting into this book.
4. It stands out for: This book provides multiple examples enabling the reader to create smart applications to meet the need of the organization.

#4. HOW TO CREATE A MIND: THE SECRET OF HUMAN THOUGHT REVEALED  (ISBN 9780670025299 )

1. Synopsis: How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thoughts Revealed is a non-friction book about the brains, both human and artificial, by the inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil. This is one of the 10 best-selling books on artificial intelligence. In this book tha author describes a series of thought experiments which suggests to him that the brain contains hierarchy of patterns recognises. Based on this he produced his Pattern Recognition Theory of Mind (PRTM).
2. Read it for: The author here discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges from the brain, and implications of vastly increasing power of our intelligence in addressing the world’s problems.
3. Don’t read it for: Critics felt that the subtitle of the book, The Secret of Human Thought Revealed, overpromises.
4. It stands out for: The writer in this book thoughtfully examines emotional and moral intelligence and the origins of consciousness and envisions the radical possibilities of our merging with the intelligent technology we are creating.

#5. DEEP THINKING: WHERE MACHINE INTELLIGENCE ENDS AND HUMAN CREATIVITY BEGINS  (ISBN 9781473653498)

1. Synopsis: Deep Thinking is a book written by Garry Kasparov. The author’s 1997 chess match against IBM supercomputer Deep Blue was a watershed moment in the history of technology. It was the dawn of a new era in artificial intelligence: a machine being capable of beating the reigning human champion at this most cerebral game. He uses this experiences to look into the future of intelligent machines and sees it bright with possibility.
2. Read it for: Garry Kasparov has his own way of writing. This probably is, one of the popular book on artificial intelligence, which traces the progress of chess engine, the evolution of the rings algorithm culminating in the famous Kasparov Vs Deep Blue battle.
3. Don’t read it for: The central theme of the book is not initially shown in the book rather it is seen in the later part of it.
4. It stands out for: This book stands out for its unique way of writing. Plus the author had really made the book interesting for the readers.

#6. RISE OF THE ROBOTS: TECHNOLOGY AND THE THREAT OF A JOBLESS FUTURE  (ISBN 9781780748481 )

1. Synopsis: This book, Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future is written by Martin Ford in the year 2015. In this book the author points out that as technology continues to accelerate and the machines begins to take care of themselves, fewer people will be necessary. AI will be taking over all the major sectors. It is already making its way through this. This results in unemployment and inequality as well as the implosion of the consumer economy itself.
2. Read it for: This is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand what accelerated technology means for their own economic prospects.
3. Don’t read it for: Sometimes it may be seen that the author at some point has missed the knowledge of economic drives leading to incorrect conclusions.
4. It stands out for:  This is a top class, broad look at the use of machinery to perform various different tasks from the past to the present, and somewhat scary future.

#7. LIFE 3.0: BEING HUMAN IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE    (ISBN 9780451485076 )

1. Synopsis: This book is amongst one of the best book on AI hence making its place in the list of books on artificial intelligence. This book is written by Max Tegmark on the possibilities and dangers of artificial intelligence.
2. Read it for: This book would make the reader think about the different possibilities that could happen. This is gripping text for anyone interested in AI and the future of life on our planet and beyond.
3. Don’t read it for: The reader may find some part of this book similar to that covers in other books.
4. It stands out for: This book empowers one to join what may be the most important conversation of one’s time.

#8. THE SOCIETY OF MIND  (ISBN 9781439126523 )

1. Synopsis: The Society of Mind is written by Marvin Minsky. This book is both the title of a 1986 book and the name of a theory of natural intelligence. The author introduced a wide range of Ideas and concepts. He develops theories about how processes such as language, memory and learning work, and also covers concepts such as consciousness, the sense of self and free will.
2. Read it for: This book is a work of philosophy. The Society of Mind is an adventure in imagination.
3. Don’t read it for: Minsky’s theory does not suggest a specific implementation for building intelligent machines. Still, this book may prove to be one of the influential for the future AI.
4. It stands out for: As the page turns, a unified theory of the mind emerges like a mosaic. Igneous, amusing and easy to read.

#9. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A MODERN APPROACH  (ISBN 9781537600314 )

1. Synopsis: This book is written by Stuart J. Russell and Peter Norvig. This is a university textbook on artificial intelligence.  It has been called ” the most popular artificial intelligence textbook in the world”. This book encompasses all the fundamentals and concepts regarding AI.
2. Read it for: Those who are looking for fundamental clarity in AI may go through this book. This book covers the entire spectrum of AI.
3. Don’t read it for: Although the book is very well written, some of the points are quite elaborated. One may read a concept in two different ways.
4. It stands out for: This book stands out for as it lays the basic foundation of AI and then builds upon it.

#10. SUPERINTELLIGENCE: PATHS, DANGERS, STRATEGIES   (ISBN 9780191666827 )

1. Synopsis: Superintelligence is a 2014 book written by Nick Bostromfrom the University of Oxford. It argues that if machine brain surpasses human brains in general intelligence,  then this new superintelligence could replace humans as the dominant lifeform on Earth.
2. Read it for: This is a classic book within the subarea of Artificial intelligence concerned with the dangers that could threaten humanity as the result of the development of artificial forms of intelligence.
3. Don’t read it for: This book is heavily philosophical. It is very dense and can become a slow read if one tries to fully understand each of the steps that the author takes through to understand superintelligence.
4. It stands out for: Nick lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life. This book stands out for portraying the point that the fate of mankind depends upon the action of machine superintelligence.