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AI for Social Good
Using Artificial Intelligence to Save the World
Rahul Dodhia (Author)
9781394205783, Wiley
Hardback, published 6 March 2024
336 pages
21.8 x 14.5 x 3 cm, 0.476 kg
Understand the real power of AI and and its ability to shape the future for the better. AI For Social Good: Using Artificial Intelligence to Save the World bridges the gap between the current state of reality and the incredible potential of AI to change the world. From humanitarian and environmental concerns to advances in art and science, every area of life stands poised to make a quantum leap into the future. The problem? Too few of us really understand how AI works and how to integrate it into our policies and projects.
In this book, Rahul Dodhia, Deputy Director of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab, offers a nontechnical exploration of artificial intelligence tools—how they’re built, what they can and can’t do, and the raw material that teaches them what they “know.” Readers will also find an inventory of common challenges they might face when integrating AI into their work. You'll also read more on:
Written for anyone who is curious about AI, and especially useful for policymakers, project managers, and leaders who work alongside AI, AI For Social Good provides discussions of how AI scientists create artificially intelligent systems, and how AI can be used ethically (or unethically) to transform society. You’ll also find a discussion of how governments can become more flexible, helping regulations keep up with the fast pace of change in technology.
Acknowledgments xi About the Author xiii Introduction xv Chapter 1 A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence 1 Chapter 2 AI Explained: A Non-Technical Guide 37 Chapter 3 AI for Good 75 Chapter 4 AI for Good: Pursuit of Scientific Knowledge 115 Chapter 5 When Good AI Goes Bad 143 Chapter 6 Putting Safeguards Around AI 183 Chapter 7 Getting the Best Out of Your AI Team 225 Chapter 8 The Future 271 Index 291
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
