The Human Side of AI

This book, The Human Side of AI, addresses these questions by exploring how AI shapes our lives beyond technical jargon and hype, focusing instead on its tangible effects on the people involved. At its core, artificial intelligence simulates human intelligence processes through machines, particularly computer systems. These processes include learning (acquiring information and rules for using it), reasoning (applying rules to reach conclusions), and self-correction. Although AI may seem recent, its roots trace back to the mid-20th century. Early AI research concentrated on logical reasoning and problem-solving, but the advent of machine learning and deep learning sparked today's AI revolution. From waking up to sleeping, AI subtly influences our choices and actions—often in ways we don't even realize. It is present in algorithms that recommend which movie to watch, virtual assistants that help organize our day, chatbots that provide customer service, and facial recognition software that unlocks our phone's reach is vast, and as it integrates more deeply into our lives, the need to understand it as more than just a technological marvel becomes essential.