Philosophy and Theory of Artificial Intelligence 2017, 1st ed. 2018 Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics Series, Vol. 44

This book reports on the results of the third edition of the premier conference in the field of philosophy of artificial intelligence, PT-AI 2017, held on November 4 - 5, 2017 at the University of Leeds, UK. It covers: advanced knowledge on key AI concepts, including complexity, computation, creativity, embodiment, representation and superintelligence; cutting-edge ethical issues, such as the AI impact on human dignity and society, responsibilities and rights of machines, as well as AI threats to humanity and AI safety; and cutting-edge developments in techniques to achieve AI, including machine learning, neural networks, dynamical systems. The book also discusses important applications of AI, including big data analytics, expert systems, cognitive architectures, and robotics.  It offers a timely, yet very comprehensive snapshot of what is going on in the field of AI, especially at the interfaces between philosophy, cognitive science, ethics and computing.

Offers a comprehensive snapshot of AI research, at the interface between cognitive science, ethics and computer science Discusses advances concepts such as superintelligence and extendend mind Fosters the exploration of interdisciplinary topics in AI that have been neglected by more specialized conferences