Manning Publications Inside AI

Separate the AI facts from the AI fiction, and discover how you can best put these tools to work in your organization.It’s hard to say what’s bigger: AI’s tremendous promise, or all the hype surrounding it. Is it just another flash in the pan—or is AI going to change the way we all work? In AI Reality and Illusion, AI professor and entrepreneur Dr. Akli Adjaoute shares his 30 years of experience in a vital guide to the whole AI field. It lays out a pragmatic blueprint that every leader needs to drive innovation with artificial intelligence and shape the future of their business. Inside AI Reality and Illusion you’ll learn how to: Distinguish between AI hype and reality Identify the capabilities and limitations of AI systems Gain insight into diverse AI techniques and methodologies Understand successful and failed uses of AI in business Manage AI projects effectively AI Reality and Illusion tours every leading technique of AI and machine learning, showing you how they work, and how you can incorporate them into your business. There’s no hype here—you’ll get the kind of grounded, evidence-based insights that are vital for making strategic decisions about AI. Accessible, non-technical language and real-world use cases help you develop a practical AI literacy so you can start using these tools to their full potential. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the book AI Reality and Illusion is a comprehensive—but accessible—overview of AI for leaders and decision makers that sifts the truth from the myths for multiple different AI techniques. Inside, you’ll explore everything from traditional expert systems to modern deep learning including Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI. Throughout, Dr. Adjaoute shares his real-world experience applying AI to mission-critical applications, letting you learn from both his successes and failures. You’ll learn how to identify strategic opportunities with AI, manage an AI adoption, and plan your investment strategies with consideration to AI’s future advancements. About the reader For anyone seeking grounded, hype-free insights into AI’s capabilities. No technological expertise required. About the author Dr. Akli Adjaoute is the founder of Exponion, a venture capital firm that provides cutting-edge startup companies with financial resources and expertise. Prior to Exponion, he was the founder and CEO of Brighterion, which was acquired in 2017 by Mastercard. Brighterion provides enterprise AI applications for payment service providers and financial institutions. Additionally, Dr. Adjaoute founded and led Conception Intelligence Artificielle, a company focused on AI technology. Alongside his entrepreneurial pursuits, he has shared his real-world AI experience as an adjunct professor in both France and the USA. Dr. Adjaoute has been awarded 28 patents with over 1800 citations. Autorid: Akli Adjaoute