4 books on Artificial General Intelligence [PDF]

Updated: May 12, 2024

Books on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) serve as essential references for startups delving into the ambitious pursuit of creating machines with human-level general intelligence. These resources provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamental theories, concepts, and challenges associated with AGI. They cover topics like neural networks, reinforcement learning, and cognitive science, shedding light on the interdisciplinary nature of AGI research. Furthermore, these books often explore the ethical implications and societal impact of AGI, guiding startups in navigating these complex aspects.

1. Artificial General Intelligence: Machines may eventually be as clever as humans, and possibly even smarter, but the game is still far from over
2022 by Fouad Sabry



This book delves into the realm of Artificial General Intelligence, exploring the possibility that machines may one day match or even surpass human intelligence, emphasizing that the journey is still far from its conclusion. Within its pages, readers will find insights and substantiations covering a wide array of topics, including Artificial General Intelligence itself, the Chinese room experiment, Hugo de Garis's work, the concept of technological singularity, Ray Kurzweil's "The Age of Spiritual Machines," mind uploading, Symbolic AI, the dichotomy of Neats and Scruffies, artificial brain development, the history of AI, the philosophical debates surrounding artificial intelligence, the phenomenon of AI winters, Hubert Dreyfus's perspectives on AI, a timeline of AI advancements, and an exploration of key works such as "How to Create a Mind" and GPT-2. This book caters to a diverse audience, including professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone seeking to delve deeper into the complexities of Artificial General Intelligence beyond the basics.
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2. Artificial General Intelligence
2015 by Jordi Bieger, Ben Goertzel, Alexey Potapov



"This volume contains the peer-reviewed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI 2015), which took place in Berlin, Germany in July 2015. Among the 41 selected papers out of 72 submissions, AGI 2015 aimed to foster and support interdisciplinary research in the field of artificial intelligence. It has played a vital role in revitalizing AI research in its original sense, emphasizing the depth and breadth of intelligence. Unlike conventional AI research, AGI research focuses on the comprehensive and adaptable nature of intelligence, approaching engineering practices from the perspective of creating systems that resemble human minds to some extent."
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3. Theoretical Foundations of Artificial General Intelligence
2012 by Pei Wang, Ben Goertzel



"This volume comprises writings from prominent researchers engaged in the field of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), tackling pivotal topics within the domain. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific theoretical problem, offering innovative solutions in a manner accessible to advanced undergraduates and professionals in related fields. Unlike much of the theoretical literature in cognitive science and AI, which often lacks direct relevance to practical AGI development, this book is unique as it features contributions from AGI researchers actively involved in project development. The discussions are presented with clarity, making the issues and proposed solutions comprehensible to a broad readership of non-specialists. This collection provides a valuable resource for AGI researchers, offering a solid foundation in the field's conceptual underpinnings, which is currently lacking in existing literature."
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4. Advances in Artificial General Intelligence: Concepts, Architectures and Algorithms
2007 by Ben Goertzel, Pei Wang



"This book explores the development of software programs that can exhibit extensive and profound human-like general intelligence. It encompasses papers showcased during the 2006 AGIRI (Artificial General Intelligence Research Institute) workshop, demonstrating the suitability of this topic for rigorous scientific and engineering investigation."
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