Thinking Machine

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Thinking Machine: The Story of Artificial Intelligence What happens when machines start to think — or at least seem to? Thinking Machine takes you on a gripping journey through the history of artificial intelligence, from Alan Turing’s wartime codebreaking breakthroughs to the rise of ChatGPT and beyond. Explore the pioneers who dared to ask: Can machines be intelligent? Follow the dramatic milestones, including: The dawn of AI at the Dartmouth Conference The first conversational programs that fooled even their creators The winter of AI’s disillusionment and the rise of neural networks Breakthroughs in deep learning that transformed how machines see and understand the world Historic man-vs-machine showdowns like Kasparov vs. Deep Blue The explosive impact of big data and transformer models on natural language processing The ethical and philosophical dilemmas sparked by AI’s growing fluency and power Through vivid storytelling and expert insight, Thinking Machine reveals the cycles of hope, hype, and hard-won progress in AI’s evolution. It’s a tale of human curiosity, innovation, fear, and wonder — showing how artificial intelligence reflects our deepest questions about mind, meaning, and what it truly means to be human. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, history buff, or curious reader, this book offers a compelling, accessible window into the machines shaping our future. Discover: How AI moved from theoretical math to everyday tools The pioneers who shaped artificial intelligence’s course The ongoing debate over whether machines can truly think The future possibilities and risks of human-like intelligence