ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : A MODERN APPROACH

Description

A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig outlines the book’s comprehensive approach to the field of artificial intelligence (AI). It emphasizes presenting AI as a unified discipline rather than a collection of isolated subfields. The central theme is the concept of an “intelligent agent,” defined as an entity that perceives its environment and takes actions to achieve specific goals. The book integrates various AI methodologies, including logic, probability, machine learning, and robotics, within this framework. It aims to provide both theoretical insights and practical applications, making it suitable for undergraduate courses and as a reference for professionals. The preface also highlights updates in the latest edition, reflecting advancements in AI research and applications.

A Modern Approach” emphasizes the book’s goal of conveying the core concepts of AI research and related fields over the past 50 years and 2 millennia. It aims to balance formality with clarity, using pseudocode to illustrate algorithms and making the book accessible to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as professionals. The authors stress a focus on understanding AI through practical implementation.