Book Description

CYBERNETICAL INTELLIGENCE Highly comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date overview of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, with practical examples and supplementary learning resources Cybernetical Intelligence: Engineering Cybernetics with Machine Intelligence is a comprehensive guide to the field of cybernetics and neural networks, as well as the mathematical foundations of these technologies. The book provides a detailed explanation of various types of neural networks, including feedforward networks, recurrent neural networks, and convolutional neural networks as well as their applications to different real-world problems. This groundbreaking book presents a pioneering exploration of machine learning within the framework of cybernetics. It marks a significant milestone in the field’s history, as it is the first book to describe the development of machine learning from a cybernetics perspective. The introduction of the concept of “Cybernetical Intelligence” and the generation of new terminology within this context propel new lines of thought in the historical development of artificial intelligence. With its profound implications and contributions, this book holds immense importance and is poised to become a definitive resource for scholars and researchers in this field of study. Each chapter is specifically designed to introduce the theory with several examples. This comprehensive book includes exercise questions at the end of each chapter, providing readers with valuable opportunities to apply and strengthen their understanding of cybernetical intelligence. To further support the learning journey, solutions to these questions are readily accessible on the book’s companion site. Additionally, the companion site offers programming practice exercises and assignments, enabling readers to delve deeper into the practical aspects of the subject matter. Cybernetical Intelligence includes information on: The history and development of cybernetics and its influence on the development of neural networks Developments and innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, such as deep reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, and transfer learning Mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, including linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory Ethical implications of artificial intelligence and cybernetics as well as responsible and transparent development and deployment of AI systems Presenting a highly detailed and comprehensive overview of the field, with modern developments thoroughly discussed, Cybernetical Intelligence is an essential textbook that helps students make connections with real-life engineering problems by providing both theory and practice, along with a myriad of helpful learning aids.