Chapter 1 Into the World of AI Chapter 2 From Grammar to Large Language Models Chapter 3 The Path to AI 3.1 The Rise of Human Intelligence 3.2 Mechanical Excellence 3.3 A Brief History of Mathematical Logic 3.4 The Birth of Computers 3.5 The Birth of AI 3.6 20th–21st Century AI: 3 Booms and 2 Winters 3.7 AI Ethics Chapter 4 AI Fundamentals 4.1 What is AI and What is Not AI 4.2 Knowledge-based AI 4.3 Learning-based AI 4.4 Key Steps in Machine Learning 4.5 Learning Methods 4.6 Learning Strategies Chapter 5 Introduction to Artificial Neural Networks 5.1 The Human Nervous System 5.2 Artificial Neuron and Neural Network 5.3 Deep Neural Network 5.4 Convolutional Neural Network 5.5 Recurrent Neural Network 5.6 Auto-Encoders and Generative Models 5.7 Transformers Chapter 6 Understanding Language: The Key to Intelligence 6.1 Language and Intelligence 6.2 The Origins of Computational Linguistics 6.3 Statistical Language Models 6.4 Word Embeddings 6.5 Deep Neural Network Language Models: From RNNs to Transformers 6.6 From Text-Only to Multimodal AI Chapter 7 Perception—How AI Feels the World 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Computer Vision: Teaching Machines to See 7.3 Audio Processing: Teaching Machines to Hear 7.4 Tactile and Other Sensory Perception 7.5 Active Perception and Embodied AI 7.6 Challenges, Ethical Considerations, and Future Chapter 8 Intro to Applications of AI 8.1 Introduction to AI Applications 8.2 AI in Content Creation 8.3 AI in Design and Creativity 8.4 AI in Synthetic Media 8.5 AI in Decision Support Systems 8.6 AI in Strategic Planning Chapter 9 AI for Science 9.1 AI4S: Aiding and Accelerating Scientific Discoveries 9.2 AI for Astronomy 9.3 AI for Medicine
9.4 AI for Environmental Science 9.5 AI for Mathematics 9.6 AI for Natural Sciences 9.7 AI for Social Science 9.8 AI for Neuroscience Chapter 10 AI for Social Good 10.1 Introduction to AI for Social Good (AI4SG) 10.2 Smart Urban Planning 10.3 AI in Logistics and Supply Chain 10.4 Public Safety and Humanitarian Aid 10.5 Future Directions for AI4SG 10.6 Using AI to Make a Real Difference References
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