History of Artificial Intelligence: From the Mathematics of Ancient Civilizations to Thinking Machines [Paperback]

This book provides an overview of AIs historical development, while understanding the cultural and scientific foundations that make AI possible. Through easy-to-understand explanations of complex ideas, and a focus on both technological advances and ethical considerations, it provides an understanding of AIs past, present, and future.

1  Introduction: Parallel Evolution of Civilizations and Intelligence

2  Artificial Intelligence at Its Origin

3  The Age of Enlightenment and Development of Thinking Machines

4  From Calculator to Computer

5  The Main Models of AI

6  Advanced Applications of AI & Ethical Challenges

7 The Final Words

Abbas Tcharkhtchi is Distinguished Professor at Arts et M?tiers Institute of Technology (ENSAM), Paris, France. He was previously the head of the Polymers and Composites Group of PIMM laboratory, the Head of the Processing, Mechanics, and Materials Department, and member of the research council of ENSAM. He was also the scientific manager of doctoral training at the Paris campus, where he was responsible for overseeing 70 PhD students. Currently, he is the president of the scientific and technical commission of the AFR association. He has published over 220 papers and contributed to the publication of several books.

Hamid Reza Vanaei is Associate Professor at Ecole Sup?rieure dIng?nieurs L?onard de Vinci (ESILV), De Vinci Higher Education (DVHE) in Paris, France. He obtained his MSc and PhD in Mechanics of Materials from Arts et M?tiers Institute of Technology (ENSAM) in Paris and works as Associate Researcher at the same institute. With six years of experience in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing, his primary researló@