In the contemporary world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, data is the new oil. For Machine Learning algorithms to work their magic, it is imperative to lay a firm foundation with relevant data. Sculpting Data for ML introduces the readers to the first act of Machine Learning, Dataset Curation. This book puts forward practical tips to identify valuable information from the extensive amount of crude data available at our fingertips. The step-by-step guide accompanies code examples in Python from the extraction of real-world datasets and illustrates ways to hone the skills of extracting meaningful datasets. In addition, the book also dives deep into how data fits into the Machine Learning ecosystem and tries to highlight the impact good quality data can have on the Machine Learning system's performance. What's Inside? * Significance of data in Machine Learning * Identification of relevant data signals * End-to-end process of data collection and dataset construction * Overview of extraction tools like BeautifulSoup and Selenium * Step-by-step guide with Python code examples of real-world use cases * Synopsis of Data Preprocessing and Feature Engineering techniques * Introduction to Machine Learning paradigms from a data perspective This book is for Machine Learning researchers, practitioners, or enthusiasts who want to tackle the data availability challenges to address real-world problems. The authors Jigyasa Grover & Rishabh Misra are Machine Learning Engineers by profession and are passionate about tackling real-world problems leveraging their data curation and ML expertise. The book is endorsed by leading ML experts from both academia and industry. It has forewords by: * Julian McAuley, Associate Professor at University of California San Diego * Laurence Moroney, Lead Artificial Intelligence Advocate at Google * Mengting Wan, Senior Applied Scientist at Microsoft

This book is a practical guide to problems that commonly arise when developing a machine learning project. The book's topics are: Exploratory data analysis Data Preparation Selecting best variables Assessing Model Performance More information on predictive modeling will be included soon. This book tries to demonstrate what it says with short and well-explained examples. This is valid for both theoretical and practical aspects (through comments in the code). This book, as well as the development of a data project, is not linear. The chapters are related among them. For example, the missing values chapter can lead to the cardinality reduction in categorical variables. Or you can read the data type chapter and then change the way you deal with missing values. You¿ll find references to other websites so you can expand your study, this book is just another step in the learning journey. It's open-source and can be found at http://livebook.datascienceheroes.com

Providing the most comprehensive source available, this book surveys the state of the art in artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to architecture. This book is organized in four parts: theoretical foundations, tools and techniques, AI in research, and AI in architectural practice. It provides a framework for the issues surrounding AI and offers a variety of perspectives. It contains 24 consistently illustrated contributions examining seminal work on AI from around the world, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. It articulates current theoretical and practical methods, offers critical views on tools and techniques, and suggests future directions for meaningful uses of AI technology. Architects and educators who are concerned with the advent of AI and its ramifications for the design industry will find this book an essential reference.

An authority on creativity introduces us to AI-powered computers that are creating art, literature, and music that may well surpass the creations of humans. Today's computers are composing music that sounds “more Bach than Bach,” turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative—or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers? In this book, Arthur I. Miller takes us on a tour of creativity in the age of machines. Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from “the need for introspection” to “the ability to discover the key problem.” He talks to people on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, encountering computers that mimic the brain and machines that have defeated champions in chess, Jeopardy!, and Go. In the central part of the book, Miller explores the riches of computer-created art, introducing us to artists and computer scientists who have, among much else, unleashed an artificial neural network to create a nightmarish, multi-eyed dog-cat; taught AI to imagine; developed a robot that paints; created algorithms for poetry; and produced the world's first computer-composed musical, Beyond the Fence, staged by Android Lloyd Webber and friends. But, Miller writes, in order to be truly creative, machines will need to step into the world. He probes the nature of consciousness and speaks to researchers trying to develop emotions and consciousness in computers. Miller argues that computers can already be as creative as humans—and someday will surpass us. But this is not a dystopian account; Miller celebrates the creative possibilities of artificial intelligence in art, music, and literature.

Can machine learning techniques solve our computer security problems and finally put an end to the cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders? Or is this hope merely hype? Now you can dive into the science and answer this question for yourself. With this practical guide, you’ll explore ways to apply machine learning to security issues such as intrusion detection, malware classification, and network analysis. Machine learning and security specialists Clarence Chio and David Freeman provide a framework for discussing the marriage of these two fields, as well as a toolkit of machine-learning algorithms that you can apply to an array of security problems. This book is ideal for security engineers and data scientists alike. Learn how machine learning has contributed to the success of modern spam filters Quickly detect anomalies, including breaches, fraud, and impending system failure Conduct malware analysis by extracting useful information from computer binaries Uncover attackers within the network by finding patterns inside datasets Examine how attackers exploit consumer-facing websites and app functionality Translate your machine learning algorithms from the lab to production Understand the threat attackers pose to machine learning solutions

DESCRIPTION Data engineering is the art of building and managing data pipelines that enable efficient data flow for AI/ML projects. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to data engineering for AI/ML systems, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to create robust and scalable data infrastructure. This book covers everything from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. It begins by introducing the role of data engineering in AI/ML, followed by exploring the lifecycle of data, from data generation and collection to storage and management. Readers will learn how to design robust data pipelines, transform data, and deploy AI/ML models effectively for real-world applications. The book also explains security, privacy, and compliance, ensuring responsible data management. Finally, it explores future trends, including automation, real-time data processing, and advanced architectures, providing a forward-looking perspective on the evolution of data engineering. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of the principles and practices of data engineering for AI/ML. You will be able to design and implement efficient data pipelines, select appropriate technologies, ensure data quality and security, and leverage data for building successful AI/ML models. KEY FEATURES ● Comprehensive guide to building scalable AI/ML data engineering pipelines. ● Practical insights into data collection, storage, processing, and analysis. ● Emphasis on data security, privacy, and emerging trends in AI/ML. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Architect scalable data solutions for AI/ML-driven applications. ● Design and implement efficient data pipelines for machine learning. ● Ensure data security and privacy in AI/ML systems. ● Leverage emerging technologies in data engineering for AI/ML. ● Optimize data transformation processes for enhanced model performance. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is ideal for software engineers, ML practitioners, IT professionals, and students wanting to master data pipelines for AI/ML. It is also valuable for developers and system architects aiming to expand their knowledge of data-driven technologies. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Data Engineering for AI/ML 2. Lifecycle of AI/ML Data Engineering 3. Architecting Data Solutions for AI/ML 4. Technology Selection in AI/ML Data Engineering 5. Data Generation and Collection for AI/ML 6. Data Storage and Management in AI/ML 7. Data Ingestion and Preparation for ML 8. Transforming and Processing Data for AI/ML 9. Model Deployment and Data Serving 10. Security and Privacy in AI/ML Data Engineering 11. Emerging Trends and Future Direction

This book develops a conceptual understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning in the truest sense of the word. It is an earnest endeavor to unravel what is happening at the algorithmic level, to grasp how applications are being built and to show the long adventurous road in the future. An Intuitive Exploration of Artificial Intelligence offers insightful details on how AI works and solves problems in computer vision, natural language understanding, speech understanding, reinforcement learning and synthesis of new content. From the classic problem of recognizing cats and dogs, to building autonomous vehicles, to translating text into another language, to automatically converting speech into text and back to speech, to generating neural art, to playing games, and the author's own experience in building solutions in industry, this book is about explaining how exactly the myriad applications of AI flow out of its immense potential. The book is intended to serve as a textbook for graduate and senior-level undergraduate courses in AI. Moreover, since the book provides a strong geometrical intuition about advanced mathematical foundations of AI, practitioners and researchers will equally benefit from the book.

Exciting new theories in neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence are revealing minds like ours as predictive minds, forever trying to guess the incoming streams of sensory stimulation before they arrive. In this up-to-the-minute treatment, philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark explores new ways of thinking about perception, action, and the embodied mind.

Transform your data into insights with must-know techniques and mathematical concepts to unravel the secrets hidden within your data Key Features Learn practical data science combined with data theory to gain maximum insights from data Discover methods for deploying actionable machine learning pipelines while mitigating biases in data and models Explore actionable case studies to put your new skills to use immediately Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionPrinciples of Data Science bridges mathematics, programming, and business analysis, empowering you to confidently pose and address complex data questions and construct effective machine learning pipelines. This book will equip you with the tools to transform abstract concepts and raw statistics into actionable insights. Starting with cleaning and preparation, you’ll explore effective data mining strategies and techniques before moving on to building a holistic picture of how every piece of the data science puzzle fits together. Throughout the book, you’ll discover statistical models with which you can control and navigate even the densest or the sparsest of datasets and learn how to create powerful visualizations that communicate the stories hidden in your data. With a focus on application, this edition covers advanced transfer learning and pre-trained models for NLP and vision tasks. You’ll get to grips with advanced techniques for mitigating algorithmic bias in data as well as models and addressing model and data drift. Finally, you’ll explore medium-level data governance, including data provenance, privacy, and deletion request handling. By the end of this data science book, you'll have learned the fundamentals of computational mathematics and statistics, all while navigating the intricacies of modern ML and large pre-trained models like GPT and BERT.What you will learn Master the fundamentals steps of data science through practical examples Bridge the gap between math and programming using advanced statistics and ML Harness probability, calculus, and models for effective data control Explore transformative modern ML with large language models Evaluate ML success with impactful metrics and MLOps Create compelling visuals that convey actionable insights Quantify and mitigate biases in data and ML models Who this book is for If you are an aspiring novice data scientist eager to expand your knowledge, this book is for you. Whether you have basic math skills and want to apply them in the field of data science, or you excel in programming but lack the necessary mathematical foundations, you’ll find this book useful. Familiarity with Python programming will further enhance your learning experience.

Get practical advice on how to leverage AI development tools for all stages of code creation, including requirements, planning, design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. With this book, beginners and experienced developers alike will learn how to use a wide range of tools, from general-purpose LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) to code-specific systems (GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Cursor, and Amazon CodeWhisperer). You'll also learn about more specialized generative AI tools for tasks such as text-to-image creation. Author Tom Taulli provides a methodology for modular programming that aligns effectively with the way prompts create AI-generated code. This guide also describes the best ways of using general purpose LLMs to learn a programming language, explain code, or convert code from one language to another. This book examines: The core capabilities of AI-based development tools Pros, cons, and use cases of popular systems such as GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhisperer Ways to use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other generic LLMs for coding Using AI development tools for the software development lifecycle, including requirements, planning, coding, debugging, and testing Prompt engineering for development Using AI-assisted programming for tedious tasks like creating regular expressions, starter code, object-oriented programming classes, and GitHub Actions How to use AI-based low-code and no-code tools, such as to create professional UIs