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How Smart Machines Think

Unraveling the Mystery Behind Machine Intelligence and AI

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Created by MIT Press, Sean Gerrish

Explore how artificial intelligence has evolved from early experiments to powering technologies like self-driving cars, recommendation engines, and advanced gaming. Discover how machines perceive the world, make decisions, and learn from data to solve complex problems.

MIT Press | Jun 2026 | 312 min

What You Will Learn

You will build your understanding through clear explanations of AI concepts, real-world examples, and practical case studies. By examining how smart machines learn and adapt, you will connect theory to the technology behind everyday applications. Each topic is broken down to help you grasp both foundational ideas and advanced techniques.

Key Features

  • See how AI systems make decisions in real-world scenarios like driving and gaming
  • Understand the inner workings of neural networks and their impact on modern AI
  • Explore how recommendation engines and real-time AI applications shape user experiences

Target Audience

Designed for tech enthusiasts, students, and professionals with some background in technology or programming. If you are curious about how machines learn, make decisions, and influence our daily lives, you will gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to deepen your understanding of AI.

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