David Farrugia
Neuro-Symbolic AI: Design transparent and trustworthy systems that understand the world as you do

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.

Table of Contents The Evolution and Pitfalls of AI The Rise and Fall of Symbolic AI The Neural Networks Revolution The Need for Explainable AI Introducing Neuro-Symbolic AI: The Next Level of AI A Marriage of Neurons and Symbols: Opportunities and Obstacles Applications of Neuro-Symbolic AI Neuro-Symbolic Programming in Python The Future of AI