What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the study of computer systems and devices that simulate or
operate in a way that is usually associates with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, intelligent processing, understanding symbolic information and pattern recognition, and producing knowledge. Although AI is commonly viewed as a branch of computer science, AI is multi-disciplinary because it combines several branches of learning including algorithms, heuristics, databases, artificial languages, natural language processing, and theoretical computer science. It also has close ties with psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, biology, mathematical logic, system studies, business intelligence, and knowledge management.

AI also is concerned with problem solving and developing programs that achieve performance comparable to a human expert in solving problems in a particular domain or area of application, or about objects, events, situations, or a unit, by drawing inferences from information and facts from a knowledge base by human experts.

There are many organizations, associations, societies, Websites, and enthusiasts from around the world that devote themselves to the advancement of AI. Also, there are some professionals in business and industry, and professors and students who are thinking about starting an AI group, an AI-project or course. So, to get them started , I am presenting below a list of recommended books for reading and exploring some concepts and techniques of artificial intelligence. They also can request a copy of my article, New Prospects for Artificial Intelligence from klorimer @linkframe.com