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Neuro-symbolic AI offers the potential to create intelligent systems that possess both the reasoning capabilities of symbolic AI along with the learning capabilities of neural networks. This book provides an overview of AI and its inner mechanics, covering both symbolic and neural network approaches. You'll begin by exploring the decline of symbolic AI and the recent neural network revolution, as well as their limitations. The book then delves into the importance of building trustworthy and transparent AI solutions using explainable AI techniques. As you advance, you'll explore the emerging field of neuro-symbolic AI, which combines symbolic AI and modern neural networks to improve performance and transparency. You'll also learn how to get started with neuro-symbolic AI using Python with the help of practical examples. In addition, the book covers the most promising technologies in the field, providing insights into the future of AI. Upon completing this book, you will acquire a profound comprehension of neuro-symbolic AI and its practical implications. Additionally, you will cultivate the essential abilities to conceptualize, design, and execute neuro-symbolic AI solutions.
What you will learn:
Gain an understanding of the intuition behind neuro-symbolic AI
Determine the correct uses that can benefit from neuro-symbolic AI
Differentiate between types of explainable AI techniques
Think about, design, and implement neuro-symbolic AI solutions
Create and fine-tune your first neuro-symbolic AI system
Explore the advantages of fusing symbolic AI with modern neural networks in neuro-symbolic AI systems
Who this book is for
This book is ideal for data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI enthusiasts who want to explore the emerging field of neuro-symbolic AI and discover how to build transparent and trustworthy AI solutions. A basic understanding of AI concepts and familiarity with Python programming are needed to make the most of this book