ABSTRACT
AI technologies are now an integral part of our everyday experiences. We have robot vacuums that clean the floor at a scheduled time, smart map apps that tell us, not only the shortest or quickest route to the destination, but also when we need to leave to arrive on time, and robo-financial advisors that automatically select investments for us. For our media consumption, we read the news on Facebook and watch the movies recommended by algorithms, talk to chatbots on social media, and are constantly exposed to targeted advertisements that reflect our online behavior and preferences. Have you ever wondered how these intelligent systems are created, and what your life will be like when computer systems become smarter and smarter? This chapter will tell you what AI is and why a field started in 1960s has generated hype and controversy. This chapter provides you with fundamental knowledge of AI so you can navigate and be part of this technological revolution.
