1st Edition

Artificial Intelligence in Action Real-World Applications and Innovations

By Ahmed Banafa Copyright 2025
362 Pages
by River Publishers

362 Pages
by River Publishers

This comprehensive book dives deep into the current landscape of AI, exploring its fundamental principles, development challenges, potential risks, and the cutting-edge breakthroughs that are propelling it forward. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies worldwide through groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Starting with the core concepts,... Read more

Part 1: Fundamentals of AI

Generative AI and other types of AI

Challenges in Learning Generative AI

Exploring the Potential Downfalls of AI Technology

AI Hallucinations

AI and Machine Unlearning: Navigating the Forgotten Path

Programming Languages Used in AI Development

Unraveling the Challenges: Navigating the Barriers to Generative AI Success

Exploring the Challenges and Progress in AI Alignment

Creating AI Models: From Data to Deployment

Large Language Models as Data Compression Engines

Part 2: AI Applications

Can We Stop Robots from Replacing Humans?

Green Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and Natural Disasters

AI and Drones

Nuclear AI: Pioneering the Future of Nuclear Technology

Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword for Environment and Climate

Part 3: Challenges and Opportunities

How Can Countries Regulate AI?

The Pinnacle of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Technological Odyssey

What Would Happen If AI Took Over Humanity?

Who Will Really Benefit from AI

The Significance of Establishing Regulatory Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence

The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Operating System Design

Emerging Trends in AI

The Future of AI: Unveiling the Next Frontier of Technological Advancement

The Two Sides of the Coin: Why Humans Should Both Embrace and Approach AI with Caution

Finding Your AI Ally: Choosing the Right AI for Your Business and Expanding Your Horizons with Powerful Tools

Dawn of the Machine: A Chronicle of the First Day Under Super AI

Exploring Standards for Responsible AI

The Power of Multimodal AI

A Deep Dive into Explainable AI

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): The Quest for Human-Level Machine Minds

Super Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Symbiotic Relationship Between AI and Semiconductors

AI and the Challenge of Causal Reasoning and Reasoning under Uncertainty

Pushing the Boundaries: AI for Creativity and Open-Ended Tasks

The Rise of Sovereign AI: A Technological Race with National Stakes

Collective AI: The Power of Collaboration in Artificial Intelligence

The Rise of the AI Whisperers: New Jobs in the Age of Generative AI

Bridging the Gap Between Symbolic and Subsymbolic AI

The Dark Side of AI: Risks, Challenges, and the Need for Responsible Development

Casual AI: The Rise of Accessible and User-Friendly Artificial Intelligence

Machines with Sight, Sound, Taste, Touch, and Speech

Objective-Driven AI: Optimizing for Specific Goals in a Complex World

AI Hype: The Challenges and Realities of Transformative Technology

The Controversial Convergence of AI and Warfare

The High Costs of Developing Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Learns to Deceive Humans

Exploring the Realm of Perfect AI: Myth or Eventuality?

Biography

Professor Ahmed Banafa is a globally renowned thought leader and authority in the fields of Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI). With a distinguished career spanning research, operations, and management, Prof. Banafa has made significant contributions to advancing these transformative technologies. His expertise and visionary insights have garnered widespread recognition, including and LinkedIn named him the No. 1 tech voice to follow in 2018, a testament to his predictive insights and influential voice within the tech community. Prof. Banafa's research has been featured in esteemed publications such as Nature, Forbes, IEEE, and the MIT Technology Review, further solidifying his reputation as a leading expert in his field. His thought leadership has also been sought after by major media outlets, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg, BBC, NPR, NHK, and FOX, where he has provided insightful commentary and analysis. Prof. Banafa is an accomplished author, known for his impactful and influential books. His critically acclaimed work, Secure and Smart Internet of Things (IoT) using Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI), earned him the San Jose State University Author and Artist Award and recognition as one of the Best Technology Books of All Time and Best AI Models Books of All Time. His book on Blockchain Technology and Applications has also received widespread acclaim and has been integrated into the curricula of prestigious institutions such as Stanford University. Furthermore, Prof. Banafa has made significant contributions to the field of Quantum Computing through his third book, and his fourth book explains Transformative AI and its impact. Prof. Banafa's extensive educational background includes studies in Cybersecurity at Harvard University and Digital Transformation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He holds a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, further underscoring his expertise in these cutting-edge fields.