Blay Whitby is a Lecturer on Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex, UK. He has taught AI for nearly two decades, and his research focuses on the social and ethical implications of new technology. He is the author of two books and numerous papers, and is editor of Britain’s foremost AI journal, AISB, and a regular commentator on this subject for the media. Richard Aspel is a talented narrator of children's and adult audiobooks. He trained and worked in London, before returning to Australia where he has worked extensively in television, theatre and radio. His television credits include Neighbours and Carson's Law, and he provided various voices for The Silver Brumby animated series. Richard was nominated for the prestigious Audie Award (US) for his narration of The Mark of the Angel by Nancy Huston.
I've long wished there was a clear, concise, comprehensive and infectiously enthusiastic text on artificial intelligence that I could point to and say, `read this and you will understand'. This is that book. Read it and you will understand. -- Steve Grand, author of Creation: Life and How to Make it This is a clear and level-headed approach to the subject ... it provides a readable account of where AI research is today and makes it clear what AI is not. -- Professor Noel Sharkey, University of Sheffield. Whitby's book is exciting, informative and up-to-date. This book is a must for anyone who wants to find out about AI. -- Margaret Boden, University of Sussex