Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence by Anna Leigh
Published by Lerner Publications (Tm) on August 1st 2018
ISBN: 1541523482
Pages: 32
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Cutting-Edge Artificial Intelligence is a refreshing deviation from what I usually hear about A.I. which is that it’s inevitable that one day robots will rebel and own us. The photo that shows a robot trying to make a pizza is reassurance that that day is very far away.  Instead of fear mongering this book focuses on what A.I. is used for now, what it’s particularly successful at and what the future plans are for it. There’s a clear and interesting explanation of how A.I. works and how it is programmed. Kids in grades 4-6 are likely to enjoy this and recognize how often A.I. is used in everyday life. It would also be a good choice for anyone learning about robots, technology or biotechnology.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten free Library, Bath