Due to a passing in the family a few years ago and my subsequent health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for years after the bereavement. Thank you for the opportunity.

Something which has been phophesised since the early 50's.... A sweift answer would be yes and when it happens it will indeed be the end of the human race. Stephen Hawking warned the world about this just before he passed away. AI is dangerous and the more it progresses the more likely we're all up for a Darwin Award

Charles J Simon is neural network software pioneer. He shares his unique experiences about the rise of IA and automation. A very well documented book.

#WillComputersRevolt #NetGalley

Very likable reading about AI. The topic is extremely important and many talking about AI. It is visible that author is giving a deep overview of the concept and, if you decide to read this book, guaranteed time is not wasted. Being keen on getting information and latest updates on SO and emerging technologies, I found a lot of interesting facts and stories. The book is very engaging and sometimes sounds futuristic. Having said that, we need to keep in mind that a couple of decades ago modern mobile phones were also a futuristic idea and they used to be called pocket PCs. Recommended for anyone interested in modern tech trends.

Right off the bat, the author wasted no time in capturing my undivided attention. Initially, I was both captivated and intrigued by the title - will computers revolt? Those concerns would be carefully addressed, however, many of them with no discernible answers. As it's regarded today, the ever-emerging field of AI is riddled with more questions than answers.

This carefully scripted tutorial was divided into three major sections. To kick things off, the author proposed to ask the obvious question: will artificial intelligence become a vital part of our future? From a somewhat guarded position, Simon went on to declare that whether we want it or not, a computer gifted with super intelligence is a good bet to find a place in our future. It's only a matter of time.

Continuing on, Simon, went on to define the most difficult task at hand - the meaning of intelligence. Much more than a simple IQ test is involved. To quantify the intelligence of AI, it would therefore need to be compared to a standard. For that it appears from the choices available the most likely candidate would be that of a human being. In no uncertain terms, the scientific community of today is unable to fully wrap their heads around the intricate functioning of the human brain – the mind. Apparently, that would be the first hurdle to conquer and a significant one at that. Once that's achieved, there would be a measurable baseline to interpret the intelligence of AI and chart it accordingly. The jury will remain out on this one for quite a while.

Last but not least, the future of these intelligent machines was carefully analyzed. A double-edged sword, the author argued in favor of the development of AI yet warns of the potential risks to the human race as its unstoppable evolution marches forward. With our fingers crossed, we'll just have to wait and see.

I offer my thanks to NetGalley and Future AI for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.