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Description:
What's next for AI? Explore how artificial intelligence might shape the future--from self-driving cars to AI-powered medical breakthroughs--in this nonfiction book for young readers.
Brief description:
Tammy Enz holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in journalism and mass communications. She teaches at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has written dozens of books on science and engineering topics for young people.
Review Quotes: These titles address the impact of artificial intelligence on the daily lives of students and its implementation around the world. Topics include AI in video games and apps, how wildlife workers use it to track animals, and even how it can be used for homework help. Photos show students using virtual reality headsets, workers programming industrial robots, and scientists piloting drones to gather climate data. Readers may be surprised by facts, such as "In some hospitals, AI analyzes X-rays up to 60 times faster than humans!" Sidebars also offer tips on types of AI and staying smart on social media. A list of AI search terms and suggested websites are included in the back matter along with the glossary and index. VERDICT A solid introduction to a timely topic; helpful for research or personal curiosity.--Suzanne Costner, Fairview Elementary School, TN "School Library Journal"
