Introduction to artificial intelligence vs The AI Con: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Intelligence artificielle, Artificial Intelligence
Introduction to artificial intelligence
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This accessible and engaging textbook presents a concise introduction to the exciting field of artificial intelligence (AI). The broad-ranging discussion covers the key subdisciplines within the field, describing…
The AI Con
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A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The AI Con has the widest readership — 1850 ratings behind its score.
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Scores by source
| Introduction to artificial intelligence | The AI Con | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (139) | 3.7 (1850) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (19) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (12) |
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Reception
| Introduction to artificial intelligence | The AI Con | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 139 | 1850 |
| Editions | 14 | 8 |
| Citations | 473 | — |
| Want to read | 98 | 6740 |
| Reading it now | 11 | 555 |
| Written reviews | 7 | 379 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 1077 |
| Pages | 334 | 288 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Introduction to artificial intelligence or The AI Con?
Introduction to artificial intelligence has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Introduction to artificial intelligence 3.7/5, The AI Con 3.7/5).
Which is shorter to read: Introduction to artificial intelligence or The AI Con?
The AI Con is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The AI Con (288 pages, ≈ 5 h 20 m); Introduction to artificial intelligence (334 pages, ≈ 6 h 11 m).
Which is harder to read: Introduction to artificial intelligence or The AI Con?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Introduction to artificial intelligence: Moderate; The AI Con: Moderate.