Experiments In Artificial Intelligence For Small Computers
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Pages: Good
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At the dawn of the personal computing revolution, Experiments in Artificial Intelligence for Small Computers stands as a pioneering guide that brings the then-exotic world of machine intelligence within reach of the everyday hobbyist and programmer. John Krutch presents a hands-on, practical curriculum of AI concepts — from game-playing algorithms and pattern recognition to rudimentary natural language processing — all designed to run on the modest home computers of the era. With clarity and enthusiasm, the text instructs readers step-by-step through working programs, demystifying the theoretical underpinnings of artificial intelligence and translating them into tangible, executable code. Beyond its role as a technical manual, this work captures a singular moment in the history of computing, when the boundaries of what a small machine could think were being drawn for the very first time. Krutch's approachable style bridges the gap between academic computer science and the curious amateur, arguing that intelligence — even in its synthetic form — is not the sole domain of massive mainframes or university laboratories. For anyone seeking to understand how the seeds of today's AI revolution were planted in the garages and living rooms of the late 20th century, this volume remains an indispensable and fascinating artifact.
Author: John Krutch
Format: Paperback
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the dawn of the personal computing revolution, Experiments in Artificial Intelligence for Small Computers stands as a pioneering guide that brings the then-exotic world of machine intelligence within reach of the everyday hobbyist and programmer. John Krutch presents a hands-on, practical curriculum of AI concepts — from game-playing algorithms and pattern recognition to rudimentary natural language processing — all designed to run on the modest home computers of the era. With clarity and enthusiasm, the text instructs readers step-by-step through working programs, demystifying the theoretical underpinnings of artificial intelligence and translating them into tangible, executable code. Beyond its role as a technical manual, this work captures a singular moment in the history of computing, when the boundaries of what a small machine could think were being drawn for the very first time. Krutch's approachable style bridges the gap between academic computer science and the curious amateur, arguing that intelligence — even in its synthetic form — is not the sole domain of massive mainframes or university laboratories. For anyone seeking to understand how the seeds of today's AI revolution were planted in the garages and living rooms of the late 20th century, this volume remains an indispensable and fascinating artifact.