Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a concise and jargon-free introduction to the fast moving world of AI. Examining the modern origins of artificial intelligence, this book explores issues of what it means to be man or machine and looks at advances in robotics which have blurred the boundaries. Topics considered include: How intelligence can be defined Whether machines can 'think' The nature of consciousnessExploring issues at the heart of the subject, this book is suitable for anyone interested in AI, and provides an illuminating and accessible introduction to this fascinating subject.