"Explaining each individual aspect of AI more clearly than ever before, the book outlines the key building-blocks and technological milestones in its history, profiles its most important practical applications--both current and predicted--and explores the numerous ethical debates around AI, and its increasing influence on culture and society"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

History of artificial intelligence --Classical artificial intelligence -- Statistical artificial intelligence -- Using artificial intelligence -- Philosophy of artificial intelligence -- Living with artificial intelligence.