BEYOND THE ALGORITHM

As artificial intelligence AI becomes more and more woven into our everyday lives and underpins so much of the infrastructure we rely on the ethical security and privacy implications require a critical approach that draws not simply on the programming and algorithmic foundations of the technology Bringing together legal studies philosophy cybersecurity and academic literature Beyond the Algorithm examines these complex issues with a comprehensive easy to understand analysis and overview The book explores the ethical challenges that professionals and increasingly users are encountering as AI becomes not just a promise of the future but a powerful tool of the present An overview of the history and development of AI from the earliest pioneers in machine learning to current applications and how it might shape the future Introduction to AI models and implementations as well as examples of emerging AI trends Examination of vulnerabilities including insight into potential real world threats and best practices for ensuring a safe AI deployment Discussion of how to balance accountability privacy and ethics with regulatory and legislative concerns with advancing AI technology A critical perspective on regulatory obligations and repercussions