AI Essentials Guide - by William Hawkins (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This is a comprehensive exploration into the world of Artificial Intelligence, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical, real-world applications.

This book unravels the mystique of AI, breaking down its components into understandable elements. From the early dawn of AI's inception to its current state of rapid evolution, we cover the essential building blocks necessary for leveraging AI in business, and personal development, and understanding its broader impacts on society. Through an engaging conversational format, readers are guided through the intricacies of AI, covering topics such as machine learning, AI governance, data security, and the ethical challenges facing AI today. This book is an invaluable resource for those looking to understand the fundamentals of AI, its practical applications, and its significant implications for the future.

After reading this book, you will be able to integrate AI into your business strategies and learn the intricacies of AI advancements.

What You Will Learn:

• Key concepts and definitions within AI, including types of AI, machine learning, and neural networks and how they are utilized in AI apps like M365 Copilot
• Practical applications of AI for personal and business growth, focusing on the pillars of using AI to evolve these fronts effectively and sustainably
• How AI is transforming businesses and what organizational shifts must be made to realize the value
• Navigating the challenges and ethical considerations in AI to ensure informed and responsible usage

Who This Book Is For:

Professionals looking to integrate AI into their business strategies or organizations.

About the Author

As an AI Engineer and Data Scientist, Will's career has been a testament to the transformative power of technology. Starting as an econometrician using machine learning to solve academic problems, his journey from a citizen developer to an influential AI Specialist in the Microsoft community is a story of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.

Will's professional odyssey is marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements in the realm of Data & AI. From using convolutional neural networks to value online commodities to building custom Copilots across the Microsoft stack, his work stands as a paragon of innovation.

His ventures into Digital Twins, Reinforcement Learning, Microsoft Fabric and the Onelake data model highlight his ability to transcend conventional boundaries, integrating IoT, AI, and various analytical tools to drive business transformation.

Will embodies the spirit of responsible AI engineering, underpinned by his credentials as a 5x Microsoft Certified professional. His holistic approach to technology, emphasizing ethical application and accessibility, makes him not just an expert but a visionary leader aiming to democratize AI's evolving role in our world.