Artificial Intelligence: The Definitive Guide

Written By: Dr. Steven L. Johnson, PhD — Forensic Psychology & Human-Technology Interface StudiesThe Most Comprehensive Guide to Artificial Intelligence Ever Written Artificial Intelligence:Artificial Intelligence:The Definitive Guide, Volume 1 is the essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence — from curious beginners to advanced researchers, policy makers to business leaders, students to seasoned professionals. Spanning 30 comprehensive chapters and 528 pages, this landmark work takes you on an authoritative journey from the very origins of computing in the 1940s through the deep learning revolution, computer vision, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and the ethical frontiers of AI in the 21st century.What You Will Learn:The complete history of AI — from Turing and the Dartmouth Conference to ChatGPT and beyondHow neural networks, deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers actually workHow neural networks, deep learning, CNNs, RNNs, and Transformers actually workThe AlexNet revolution, ImageNet, AlphaGo, and the milestones that changed everythingFederated Learning and Privacy-Preserving AI technologiesPractical applications across medicine, law, finance, engineering, and moreDesigned for Every Reader:A unique three-tier skill system guides you through the material: Beginner (no technical background required), Intermediate (practical depth), and Advanced (graduate-level rigor). Every chapter includes learning objectives, domain applications, assessments, and curated further reading.What Makes This Book Different:90+ full-color illustrations and diagrams throughout500+ glossary terms, 200+ bibliography sources, 1,500+ index entriesCoverage updated through 2026 — the most current AI developments includedTransparent AI-collaborative authorship — the first encyclopedia of AI created with AIVolume 1 covers Chapters 1–30. Continue with Volume 2 for advanced AI systems and a comprehensive AI Careers guide covering 14 industries and 50+ job titles."The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Abraham Lincoln Read more