Artificial Intelligence - Couverture souple

Challoner, Jack

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340743824 ISBN 13 : 9780340743829

Editeur : Hodder Children's Books, 1999

Synopsis

Can computers really think

Artificial Intelligence is one of the big scientific ideas of our time. This book looks at what human intelligence is - how a hundred thousand million interconnected neurons are responsible for learning and memory - and asks if computers can ever be truly intelligent. A computer can mimic our intelligence, for example by playing chess, but it is dependent on following a complicated program. However, computers are now being developed which are not programmed at all, but use neural networks to simulate the way the brain learns and remembers. These computers can interpret speech and handwriting, and even recognise faces.

Jack Challoner speculates on the future uses of intelligent computers, from robots, computer-operated false limbs and intelligent televisions to computer teachers, scientists and philosophers, and considers moral questions, such as: if we invent an intelligent computer, will it be wrong to unplug it

Illustrated by Andrew McLynn.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jack Challoner used to work at the Science Museum, with which he retains strong links. He's an inspiring performer and will be taking an active part in our National Science Week school activities again this year. Other books include the DK Visual Dictionary of Physics, and a junior science series for Belitha.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Children's Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340743824
• ISBN 13: 9780340743829
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: McLynn Andrew
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible