Future Forward: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the capability of computer systems to imitate human behavior and thinking. With the increased use of AI, many people are wondering whether this rapidly developing technology will benefit or endanger society. Author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson covers the compelling history of AI to set the stage for its use in the modern world. Readers will learn about the many fields where AI is used, including the workplace, the military, and for fun. Along the way, ethical issues about the use of AI are addressed. AI poses questions that don't yet have answers, but thinking about them will help readers understand the technology and its place in society.