LEADER 04431nam 22006135 450 001 9911016069503321 005 20250719130244.0 010 $a3-031-92973-X 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-92973-1 035 $a(CKB)39698331300041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC32234570 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL32234570 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-92973-1 035 $a(EXLCZ)9939698331300041 100 $a20250719d2025 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aArtificial Intelligence $eUnveiling the Truth beyond the Myths /$fby Alfio Quarteroni 205 $a1st ed. 2025. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Springer,$d2025. 215 $a1 online resource (195 pages) 225 1 $aCopernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,$x2731-8990 311 08$a3-031-92972-1 327 $a1 Introduction -- 2 The Early Pages of AI: Between Dream and Reality -- 3 Shining Light on AI -- 4 Machine Learning: when Computers Learn (on Their Own!) -- 5 Mathematics...the Bare Minimum -- 6 What Data for Learning, and What Kind of Learning? -- 7 Generative AI: the Sudden Boom -- 8 AI is not just Generative -- 9 AI in Science -- 10 Where Do we Stand and a Look into the Futur -- 11 Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence -- 12 Black, White, and Grey Boxes: a New Frontier, from Big Data to Big Science -- 13 Dialoguing with ChatGPT4 -- 14 Conclusion and Further Insights -- 15 Addendum: A brief mathematical digression on complexity, reproducibility, transparency, and explainability of AI. 330 $aArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming multiple aspects of human life, raising fundamental questions: Is AI truly intelligent? Can it surpass human capabilities? What are its risks and opportunities? In this book, I aim to clarify what AI really is, debunking myths while offering a rigorous, balanced perspective on its impact. Rather than chasing the latest AI trends, I will focus on the core principles that define it, tracing its evolution from early pioneers like Alan Turing to today?s advanced systems. AI remains in the realm of narrow intelligence, excelling at specific tasks but far from replicating human cognition. Yet, its ability to process vast data, predict behaviors, and generate creative content is reshaping industries, from healthcare to finance. At the heart of AI?s progress is machine learning, particularly neural networks, which rely more on data-driven training than traditional scientific theory. However, this innovation comes with challenges: environmental costs, job market disruptions, ethical dilemmas, and the black box problem?AI?s decision-making opacity, which raises concerns about trust and accountability. AI also plays a growing role in global power dynamics, influencing governance, security, and even democracy. Nations leading AI development gain strategic advantages, but without careful regulation, AI could fuel inequality, surveillance, and manipulation. Despite the fears AI evokes, it is neither an existential threat nor a magical solution. My goal is not to celebrate or demonize it but to provide a critical framework for understanding this technological revolution. By fostering awareness, we can shape AI?s integration into society in a way that aligns with human values and scientific progress. 410 0$aCopernicus Books, Sparking Curiosity and Explaining the World,$x2731-8990 606 $aArtificial intelligence 606 $aMathematics 606 $aComputer science$xMathematics 606 $aComputer science 606 $aArtificial Intelligence 606 $aApplications of Mathematics 606 $aMathematical Applications in Computer Science 606 $aComputer Science 615 0$aArtificial intelligence. 615 0$aMathematics. 615 0$aComputer science$xMathematics. 615 0$aComputer science. 615 14$aArtificial Intelligence. 615 24$aApplications of Mathematics. 615 24$aMathematical Applications in Computer Science. 615 24$aComputer Science. 676 $a006.3 700 $aQuarteroni$b Alfio$08375 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911016069503321 996 $aArtificial Intelligence$94409920 997 $aUNINA