This learning resource provides a foundational and hands-on approach to applied artificial intelligence (AI). It guides readers through the colorful history of AI, introduces key industry terminology, and explores ethical use of and interaction with AI technology to establish a solid base of understanding.
From there, this resource takes readers step-by-step through the process of customizing AI to solve real and specific organizational problems. You’ll learn how to identify problems, gather and prepare data, build a custom AI tool, and evaluate its impact within a business, organization, or institution.
Designed for everyone, regardless of their technical background, this resource doesn’t require advanced math or computer programming skills. What it does require is critical thinking as readers engage in interactive problem-solving and dynamic decision-making to solve specific and meaningful real-world challenges. By the end of this book, readers will be prepared to enter any organization with confidence to assess how they can use AI to deliver measurable value.