With an unparalleled focus on the intersection of deep learning and multimedia coding, this book offers cutting-edge insights into the latest techniques and standards driving progress in the industry. From the core principles of coding technologies to advanced topics like 3D and multimodal coding, human and machine vision-oriented compression, and compression artifacts removal, it covers all the related essentials. Special attention is given to the practical aspects of implementations, open-source projects, and standardization efforts from leading organizations like IEEE, JPEG, MPEG and MPAI.

Whether you are a scholar, a professional in the multimedia industry, or a student with a foundation in computer science and electrical engineering, this book equips you with the fundamental knowledge and tools to master the latest advancements in AI-based image and video coding. You can gain a deeper understanding of how deep learning reshapes the future of image and video coding, and explore new possibilities of optimizing compression performances for both humans and machines.