Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term used for computers that can think for themselves, communicate, and act in some of the same ways as human beings. Today computers have become smarter than ever before, with AI machines capable of diagnosing medical conditions, driving cars, and detect fraud and criminal activity. However, despite these and other positive uses for AI, not everyone is excited about the potential benefits of this technology. Some people fear that continued development of artificial intelligence will result in a dystopian society ruled by machines. Others believe that AI can liberate people from repetitive, menial tasks and improve the quality of human life. This book will examine developments in AI research, and explore some of the questions that improvements in artificial intelligence technology raise.