Long a source of inspiration for science fiction, artificial intelligence is now at the center of attention for its scientific, practical, and social impact. In this guide that is both accessible and educational, the author explores the key concepts of artificial intelligence, tracing its historical evolution and analyzing the technologies behind this revolution: from artificial neural networks to chatbots and digital assistants that are transforming our lives. The aim is to demystify the subject and clarify the mechanisms that allow machines to “simulate” intelligent behavior.

Through intuitive metaphors and everyday examples, this book is an ideal read for anyone curious to take a look “behind the scenes” of the technologies that are changing the world.

Gennaro Vessio
Gennaro Vessio is a researcher in Information Processing Systems at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Bari. A chair and speaker at national and international conferences, he has been engaged for years in science communication and popularization. He is the author of scientific publications at the “Aldo Moro” institution.