Bennett, Max
A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of Ai
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008560096
- author:
- Bennett, Max
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 3.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Science, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI The science of understanding the human brain and replicating its most complicated processes through artificial intelligence has grown exponentially in the last decade. Recent advances have enabled the creation of AI systems that can perform tasks previously thought to be the exclusive domain of humans, such as writing poetry and crafting original articles. However, despite these breakthroughs, significant gaps remain in what AI can achieve, and it is becoming increasingly clear that these limitations are due to a lack of understanding about the human brain. The evolution of the brain is a complex and fascinating story that spans billions of years, filled with countless half-starts, calamities, opportunities, and clever innovations. By exploring this history, we can gain a deeper understanding of the brain's most important evolutionary leaps, which hold the key to unlocking the next generation of great AI breakthroughs. This book provides a fresh perspective on evolutionary neuroscience, shedding light on the biggest secrets in AI and offering a new model for understanding the brain's development over four billion years.