Artificial Intelligence and Human Evolution - by Ameet Joshi (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book explores, from a high level, the parallels between the evolution of humans and the evolution of machines. The book reviews practical questions about the future of AI but also engages in philosophical discussions about what machine intelligence could mean for the human experience.

The book focuses on what is intelligence and what separates intelligent species from non-so-intelligent ones. It concludes this section with the description of true nature of human

intelligence can be. We discuss how we looked at machines few hundred years back and how their definition and the expectations from them has changed over time. We will consider when and how machines became intelligent and then explore in depth he latest developments in artificial intelligence with explanation of deep learning technology and humanlike chat interface provided with products like ChatGPT. We will define both human intelligence and artificial intelligence and the distinction between the two.

In the third and final section of the book, we will focus on near- and longer-term futures with widespread use of machine intelligence, making the whole ambient environment that we will live in intelligent How is this going to change human lives, and what parts of human life will be encroached with machines and their intelligence? We will explore how the job market will look with some jobs being taken by machines, and if this is overall a positive or negative change.

What You Will Learn

How human intelligence is connected with artificial intelligence as well as the differences

How AI is going to change our lives in the coming years, decades and centuries

An explanation of deep learning technology and humanlike chat interface provided with products like ChatGPT

Who This Book is For

Readers looking to contextualize the evolution of artificial intelligence in human history

Review Quotes

"Artificial intelligence and human evolution: contextualizing AI in human history is a valuable addition to the literature on AI and human evolution. Joshi successfully bridges the gap between complex scientific concepts and general audience understanding, making the book accessible and engaging. ... its holistic approach and philosophical depth make it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and human evolution. ... this book offers valuable insights and food for thought." (Agliberto Alves Cierco, Computing Reviews, January 27, 2025)

"Artificial intelligence and human evolution is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of technology and humanity. Joshi's insights into the nature of intelligence and the future of AI make this book a valuable resource for readers looking to contextualize the evolution of AI in human history." (Gulustan Dogan, Computing Reviews, June 19, 2024)

About the Author

Dr. Ameet Joshi received his PhD from Michigan State University in 2006. He has over 15 years of experience in developing machine learning algorithms in various different industrial settings including Pipeline Inspection, Home Energy Disaggregation, Microsoft Cortana Intelligence and Business Intelligence in CRM. He is currently a Data Science Manager at Microsoft. Previously, he has worked as Machine Learning Specialist at Belkin International and a Director of Research at Microline Technology Corp. He is a member of several technical committees, has published in numerous conference and journal publications and contributed to edited books. He also has two patents and have received several industry awards including and Senior Membership of IEEE (which only 8% of members achieve).