Review of Humanising AI

[Annabell Samuel]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Humanising AI" by Keith Darlington.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in recent times. Interestingly, there are divided opinions about the place and role of artificial intelligence now and in the future. On the one hand, some believe that the rise of artificial intelligence spells doom for humanity. On the other hand, others believe that the world will be a better place if artificial intelligence can thrive. In "Humanising AI," Dr. Keith Darlington looks at how we can make AI more emotional and expressive. He examines the history and challenges of AI and makes suggestions on how best humanity can take advantage of AI.

What I first liked about this book was its structure and how the author arranged his thoughts. He started by laying a good foundation with the history of AI. I was amazed to learn that "thinking machines" had been in existence even before the digital computer age. I also learned that AI was coined at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956. With this foundational knowledge, the author established the challenges of AI usage over the years. The author talked about generative AI, explainable AI, common-sense AI, and expressive AI. It was easy to see how all these aspects came together to drive the author's point home.

Beyond learning about AI, I was opportune to learn about logical thinking. After reading this book, I had to analyze how I processed information. I saw why it was essential to be as clear and specific as possible. You can be misunderstood when you fail to be clear and precise. The sentence examples the author used to explain the challenges of AI were realistic and would get the reader thinking about how they process information. Take this statement, for instance: "The city council refused to give the demonstrators a permit because they advocated violence." We'd need to have a pre-knowledge of the relationship between the two parties in the statement to draw a conclusion on who "they" referred to in that statement. The reader would benefit more from this book beyond learning about AI.

I liked the neutral stand the author took in this book. He was not in favor of or against any of the schools of thought regarding AI. He was factual and realistic in his submissions. He did this by referencing many works done in the area of artificial intelligence (the author did thorough research). He also tried to find a balance between the two opposing beliefs about AI. He began by saying, "The primary focus of this book lies in exploring techniques that promote a more human-like AI and enhance the relationship between AI and humans." This was what he focused on in this book. 

There was nothing I disliked about the book. It was professionally edited. Therefore, I'd rate it five out of five stars. I'd recommend this book to folks interested in learning how AI can become more human.

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[Mark Rhodes]

Let me start by saying that was a fantastic review and I couldn't agree more with what you said. It's unbelievable how intelligent AI is today, and you know what they say. We as ciizens and average consumers don't even get access to the latest Technology until several years after it has been created. Im eager to read all of the upcoming content on this topic. I do realize that I haven't detailed my thoughts about the book much. Wouldn't want to spoil my review before its published though, would I? And once again, great review.

[Loner Pen]

This review provides a positive and insightful perspective on the book "Humanising AI" by Dr. Keith Darlington. The reviewer praises the book's structured approach and how it explores the history and challenges of AI. They appreciate the author's neutral stance and thorough research, allowing for a balanced view on the subject matter. The reviewer also highlights the book's contribution to understanding logical thinking and the importance of clear communication. Overall, they rate the book five out of five stars and recommend it to those interested in learning about how AI can become more human-like. Captivating dialogue, brimmed with authenticity.

[Chi Chiu Michael Mak]

An unbiased view towards AI is breathtaking. AI is all the hype today. It's easy for a friendly discussion on AI to devolve into a political, black-and-white argument. While I'm not sure how making an AI emotional and expressive is a net positive, I'm interested to learn more. Can't wait to give this book a read!