LibGuides: Artificial Intelligence: Basics

AI Basics

This sections contains resources for the basics of AI, including what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and how it is used. This list of sources is not comprehensive, and may not cover all aspects or uses of AI, but it will serve as a good starting point for developing a basic understanding of artificial intelligence.

The resources on the right are arranged by type: general collection books, eBooks, videos, and websites.

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An online research management platform including a bibliography composer and note-taking features.
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NoodleTools is a resource that allows students to evaluate resources, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. it generates accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian references with options to annotate and archive lists of documents. It offers a visual 'tabletop' to manipulate, tag and pile notecards, then connect them in outlines to prepare for writing.
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Artificial intelligence: A guide for thinking humans by Mitchell, M.
Call Number: Q 335 M58 2019
ISBN: 9780374257835
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Morphing intelligence: From IQ measurement to artificial brains by Malabou, C.
Call Number: BF431 .M37313 2019
ISBN: 9780231187367
Columbia University Press
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Artificial intelligence basics: A non-technical introduction by Taulli, T.
ISBN: 9781484250273
Publication Date: 2019
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Artificial intelligence basics: A self-teaching introduction by Gupta, N., & Mangla, R.
ISBN: 9781683925149
Publication Date: 2020
ProQuest Ebook Central
Artificial intelligence by example: Acquire advanced AI, machine learning, and deep learning design skills, 2nd edition by Rothman, D.
ISBN: 9781839212819
Publication Date: 2020
ProQuest Ebook Central
Artificial intelligence for dummies, 2nd edition by Mueller, J., & Massaron, L.
ISBN: 9781119796763
Publication Date: 2021
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Artificial intelligence foundations: Learning from experience by Lowe, A., & Lawless, S.
ISBN: 9781780175294
Publication Date: 2021
ProQuest Ebook Central
Artificial intelligence programming with Python: From zero to hero by Xiao, P.
ISBN: 9781119820864
Publication Date: 2022
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Artificial intelligence technology by Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co.
ISBN: 9789811928796
Publication Date: 2022
ProQuest Ebook Central
A first course in artificial intelligence by Osondu, O.
ISBN: 9781681088532
Publication Date: 2021
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Interpretable AI: Building explainable machine learning systems by Thampi, A.
ISBN: 9781617297649
Publication Date: 2022
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Secure and smart internet of things (IoT): Using blockchain and AI by Banafa, A.
ISBN: 9788770220309
Publication Date: 2018
Ebooks in EBSCOhost

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Building bots with Amazon Lex: Part 1
Alexander Street Video - 33:00
This course is targeted towards novice or experienced developers and software architects. This course will help build a solid understanding of what Amazon Lex is capable of and what are the best practices associated with it. The author shares his experience on how he successfully built chatbots and what were the attributes for success.
An introduction to Vision AI for business
Alexander Street Video - 1:14:00
Vision AI is a technique that enables digital devices to analyze a large set of images and scenes and detect meaningful objects from them. In business, Vision AI can be used to analyze and synthesize data from documents faster than human can. This video offers background on what Vision AI is and how it can be used in business contexts, providing case studies that illustrate how it can benefit an organization.
OpenCV computer vision examples with Python: A complete guide for dummies
Alexander Street Video - 8:50:00
Learn all the important functionalities of OpenCV Library. Implement Face Detection, Face Recognition and Optical Character Recognition. About: Computer Vision is an AI based, that is, Artificial Intelligence-based technology that allows computers to understand and label images.
Python machine learning crash course for beginners
Alexander Street Video - 9:26:00
Dive into the world of machine learning and create projects with real-world applications

Internet Videos

Artificial intelligence (AI) vs. machine learning
(Columbia Engineering) Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are often used interchangeably, but machine learning is a subset of the broader category of AI.
Artificial intelligence, explained
(Carnegie Mellon University) Many of us are familiar the way artificial intelligence (AI) is already integrated into our daily lives: Spotify recommends new songs that we love, Google Maps provides faster routes for our morning commute, or Alexa sounds an alarm to remind us when it's time to leave for an appointment. Each of these examples is an instance of AI in action, and we've become accustomed to their existence.
So why the current hype cycle around AI? What’s different now?
Artificial intelligence: What it is and how it is used
(Investopedia) Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence by software-coded heuristics. Nowadays this code is prevalent in everything from cloud-based, enterprise applications to consumer apps and even embedded firmware.
A curious person's guide to artificial intelligence
(The Washington Post) Everything you wanted to know about the AI boom but were too afraid to ask
DOE explains... artificial intelligence
(Office of Science) Artificial Intelligence (AI) simply means intelligence in machines, in contrast to natural intelligence found in humans and other natural organisms.
How does AI actually work?
(Colorado Statue University Global) As part of this discussion, we’ll cover what artificial intelligence is, what fields or disciplines AI uses, what technologies are involved in AI operations, and how AI solutions are being applied in the modern economy.
Machine learning, explained
(MIT Sloan School of Management) This pervasive and powerful form of artificial intelligence is changing every industry. Here’s what you need to know about the potential and limitations of machine learning and how it’s being used.
What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how does it work?
(Forbes) From the moment you wake up, check your phone, or binge watch any Netflix recommended series, you are making optimum use of AI every day of your life. So, what is the true meaning of artificial intelligence or AI, what are its benefits and how does it actually work in real-life world? This read has all such answers.
What is artificial intelligence and how its it used?
(News - European Parliament) Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be a "defining future technology", but what exactly is AI and how does it already affect our lives?

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