"Artificial Intelligence: A New Synthesis"

"Artificial Intelligence: A New Synthesis" by Nils J. Nilsson explores how machines can be designed to simulate human intelligence. It discusses the foundational concepts, algorithms, and methods that enable computers to learn, reason, and solve problems. The book emphasizes integrating different AI techniques into cohesive systems, highlighting advances in areas like machine learning and robotics. Overall, it provides a comprehensive overview of AI's development, aiming to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, helping readers understand how intelligent behaviors can be created and improved in machines.