The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
From the Set Focus on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way people work, interact, and live. This book explores the potential dangers of AI, including ethical problems, quality of life issues, and how it could cause harm. A description of what AI is and how it works is included along with experts' predictions of how the technology will continue to evolve.
Booklist Review of The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
In this entry in the Focus on Artificial Intelligence series (4 titles) designed for high/low readers, Kaul explains the details of AI, including potential uses, dangers, and technological developments. Kaul also takes care to describe public opinion on AI, citing studies that reflect both excitement and fear toward AI from professionals and everyday users, as well as AI’s use of bias. There are predictions of AI developments over the next several years that provide context to readers, allowing them to get a sense of how AI development might evolve over time. Kaul describes AI use in medicine, technology, and the military-industrial complex, as well as the environmental effects of its development process. The result is a cautionary information piece as opposed to a look into a doomed future. Wide-spaced lines of text and lots of stock photos make for an inviting package.