Artificial Intelligence: Past, Present, Innovative Applications, Issues, and Ethical Concerns

This chapter shares a perspective on the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the potential pitfalls, concluding with philosophical insight. Major issues inherent in AI include the provenance of data and the veracity of results. AI has been in development for decades, and while it continues to mature, it is poised to have a profound impact on virtually every aspect of our lives.